When a nurse receives a complaint notification from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, the worry that follows rarely stays focused on just your nursing license. There are other considerations about who might find out, what an employer will see, whether future licensing boards will have access to the record, and what colleagues or patients might…
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When a nurse receives a complaint from the Minnesota Board of Nursing, one of the first impulses is often to reach out to your current supervisor, or HR representative. That reaction is completely understandable. If the allegation arises from your current employment, you may want to find out what was reported, make sure the employer's…
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If you are worried about losing your nursing license in Minnesota, the good news is that the historical data shows that revocation is relatively rare. More than 1,000 complaints are filed against nurses licensed in Minnesota each year. While historically the majority of complaints were dismissed, more recently, in the past two years, the Board…
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Any conviction must be reported to the Board of Nursing (BON) when renewing or applying for licensure. Some convictions are taken more seriously than others and may affect your ability to work as a nurse. Because ethical conduct is required under the Nurse Practice Act (NPA), nurses are expected to demonstrate honesty and integrity in…
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Pregnancy can bring excitement and stress, especially if you work in a demanding health care setting. Many nurses worry about how their employer will respond once they share the news and whether their job is at risk. In this article, we’ll break down what protections apply in Minnesota, whether your employer needs to provide accommodations…
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Many nurses assume personal issues won’t impact their career, but this isn’t always true. Often nurses think they can compartmentalize and leave their personal issues outside of work. Unfortunately, whether you recognize it or not, your personal life can impact your practice. If you are under stressors at home, it could cause you to be…
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