Another way to end your struggles with your cases is to just simply comply and follow the terms of an Agreed Order. There will be more consequences later on if found that you are not complying with the terms, especially to RNs/LVNs to avoid license revocation or suspension. When this happens, you do need a nurse attorney to guide you all throughout the case.
At the time of the initial incident, an RN was employed as a Staff Nurse at a hospital in Amarillo, Texas, and had been in that position for three (3) months.
On or about October 31, 2018, the RN failed to comply with the Agreed Order issued to the RN on October 25, 2018, by the Texas Board of Nursing. Noncompliance is the result of the RN/LVN’s failure to comply with the Employment Requirements (V. subsection A) of the Order which states, in pertinent part:
- Notifying Present and Future Employers: an RN/LVN shall notify each present employer in nursing and present each with a complete copy of this Order, including all attachments if any within five (5) days of receipt of this Order
On or about November 5, 2018, the RN failed to comply with the Agreed Order issued on October 25, 2018, by the Texas Board of Nursing. Noncompliance is the result of the RN/LVN’s failure to comply with Employment Requirements (V. subsection B) of the Order which states, in pertinent part:
- Notification of Employment Forms: an RN/LVN shall cause each present employer in nursing to submit the Board’s “Notification of Employment” form to the Board’s office within ten (10) days of receipt of this Order
On or about November 5, 2018, through December 17, 2018, the RN failed to comply with the Agreed Order issued on October 25, 2018, by the Texas Board of Nursing. Noncompliance is the result of the RN/LVN’s failure to comply with Employment Requirements (V. subsection C) of the Order which states, in pertinent part:
- Direct Supervision: For the first year [four (4) quarters] of employment as a Nurse under this Order, an RN/LVN shall be directly supervised by a Registered Nurse, is licensed as a Registered Nurse, or by a Licensed Vocation Nurse or a Registered Nurse, is licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
In response to the incidents, the RN takes full responsibility for her actions. She admits she did not inform her employer that she received a Board Order. She is a single mother and was afraid to notify her employer of the stipulations, due to the possibility of being let go.
As a result of the RN’s noncompliance to the Agreed Order, the RN has been then sanctioned by the Texas Board of Nursing. The sanction will be lifted once the RN completes the terms of the prior Order. Every RN/LVN who signed an Agreed Order is hereby expected to act and follow in full compliance with the terms, failure to do so can face more consequences in the future.
Never be like the RN who is involved in the incidents above, be wise enough to hire a nurse attorney for help regarding such matter in any case.
Do you have questions about the Texas Board of Nursing disciplinary process? Contact The Law Office of Nurse Attorney Yong J. An for a confidential consultation by calling or texting 24/7 at (832) 428-5679 and ask for nurse attorney Yong.