Nursing assessment skills are one of a nurse’ most valuable assets. This is the main reason why whenever someone filed a complaint against you involving negligence, your license could be put in danger if not defended by a nurse attorney. It is also important to have a nurse attorney during your trials in facing such cases to avoid the worst thing to happen.
On or about September 8, 2016, while employed
On or about October 2, 2016, while employed in the same healthcare facility, the RN failed to document the time she disconnected and the time she reconnected the patient’s IV and the rationale for doing so. Her conduct may have created an inaccurate medical record and could impact the patient’s care in that subsequent caregivers would rely upon the documentation to make decisions.
The Texas Board of Nursing is the one who has full jurisdiction on cases involving RNs and LVNs. Therefore, the RN was summoned by the Texas Board of Nursing to explain her side. She states that the patient refused to take hydralazine. She further adds that the patient requested to be disconnected in order to participate in physical therapy and to take a shower, but denies that the patient was disconnected for three (3) hours.
She also states that the patient gave oral consent to start the transfusion and she accepts full responsibility for not obtaining written consent. She further adds that she did not document the administration of Tylenol and Benadryl prior to the transfusion and states she was unable to complete the required paperwork due to her workload.
However, the RN failed to hire a nurse attorney to help her with her case. Because of this, the Texas Board of Nursing suspended and disciplined the RN.
Do not fret if you find yourself in a similar situation same as that of the RN
mentioned above. All you need to do is to find the right nurse attorney who can
help you in the case. Equip yourself with the knowledge and expertise you need
for a successful outcome by consulting a knowledgeable and experienced Texas
nurse attorney. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An and text or call attorney
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