10 Ways to Lose Your Nursing License
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Although we would like to believe that every nurse is a good person with good intentions, we can’t ignore the fact that every year, state nursing boards revoke dozens of licenses. While some of these men and women lose their ability to serve as nurses because of non-nurse related activities, others suffer the consequences of patient endangerment or worse. The threat of having your license revoked is ever-present, and it is important to know just what activities can take it away.
Of course, there are many more reasons your nursing license may be revoked, and the decision is ultimately up to your state board. Be sure to regularly familiarize yourself with your state’s laws and procedures.
Crimsonandclover_85
about 1 year ago
54 comments
Thats unfreakin' believeable...what does this have to do with the kind of Nurse that she is!!! Whatever someone chooses to do in their OWN time is their business not the Nursing Boards!
RochelleRN
about 1 year ago
6 comments
The issue of patient neglect is what made me leave nursing home/geriatric nursing. I could not stand to see the patients not being taken care of. The quality of nursing care in nursing homes is awful. Unfortunately, working with the elderly is my favorite of all the positions I have held. I left geriatrics and got into HIV/AIDS care, working for the county clinic that was established for outpatient HIV/AIDS care. I saw mistreatment of patients there as well. I agree that a lot of times nurses are overworked and have to assume the responsibility of administratioin as well as the nurse's aides....when you have worked long hours and have to do it all sometimes things can fall between the cracks. I agree that the nursing facility should be liable for some of it. But there are a lot of nurses that are just working to get a paycheck and don't do what is required to ensure quality of care for patients. And I think this is wrong. There is also a lot of drug stealing going on in the nursing home and this is a very real problem that affects the patient as well as othe nurses working with a nurse that does this. If you've ever been through a FBI investigation for drugs that were stolen, you know that it is one of the most horrifying things to have to go through. This article was enlightening...I hope other nurses take it to heart....I know I did.
hattieryan
about 1 year ago
14 comments
As a nurse of 15 years, I have seen many of the above violations occur and how sad it is to think that these are our "peers" and we are considered professionals. Nurses, stay vigilant and remember that it could be us or our family who is the patient that is affected by one of these violations.
oldschool
about 1 year ago
2 comments
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raymoss1
about 1 year ago
164 comments
What if the nurse did not harm the patient on purpose because she/he in overworked. Did not have a break on a 16 hour shift. Was given an unsafe, unfair assignment. Expected not only to do her job, but the supervisors, the nursing aides and what ever job is thrown at them. Why is the nurse always made the scapegoat? Should't the facility be disaplined because they do not have adequit staffing, do not give the staff a decent break. No the nurse is left to take the fall. If the facilities administration had to face charges and finally be accountable for their actions. Maybe nurses would not be over stressed, over worked, hungry, thirsty or did not get to use the bathroom would not be the ONLY ONE facing the music. Yes, there are unsafe nurses out there. However, many mistakes are made due to overwork and no back up from the adminisration.
bowenarrows
about 1 year ago
12 comments
The worst thing a nurse could do is still meds from their patients. Especially from patients that can't communicate at all.
dennis530
about 1 year ago
14 comments
I think these are obvious no no's. It's scary to think that there are people out there in the healthcare field still continue to do these things.
twinthang
about 1 year ago
30 comments
This article was very helpful. I didn't know there were so many ways to lose your license. This gives you something to think about.
holly74
about 1 year ago
22 comments
I know this sounds crazy but youd be suprised how many medical professionals are addicted to drugs. in the or some people dig in the sharps box to lokk for and take used needles and somewhat empty med vials. ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! why spend the time and effort to get thru school to waste it over something so insane.
Business2CNA2RN
about 1 year ago
40 comments
Scary but Very informative. I will use this for Future Nursing
mrsgray870
about 1 year ago
4 comments
I hope the list isn't in any specific order!
melba
about 1 year ago
88 comments
#7 unprofessional conduct is so vague but I guess now a days it must be mentioned in order to cover all basis.
julie_miller
about 1 year ago
16 comments
a lot of this is common sense. pt abuse and neglect is the worse thing any nurse could do. you shouldn't even have a license if you hurt a patient