The nursing profession is built on a foundation of patient safety and adherence to established protocols. Among these essential protocols is the careful assessment of a patient’s vital signs before administering certain medications or treatments. This practice is crucial to ensure patient well-being and to identify any potential risks or contraindications. A nurse attorney can facilitate communication between the RN, their employer, regulatory agencies, and other relevant parties to address concerns, provide explanations, and seek resolution. Throughout any investigations or disciplinary actions, the nurse attorney will work diligently to safeguard the RN’s legal rights and professional interests.
At the time of the initial incident, she was employed as an RN at a medical facility in Mesquite, Texas, and had been in that position for five (5) months.
On or about May 3, 2022, through May 5, 2022, while employed an RN at a medical facility in Mesquite, Texas, and providing care for a patient, RN inappropriately administered Lisinopril, Amlodipine, albuterol, and Ipratropium nebulizer without checking the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation or respirations. RN’s conduct was likely to injure the patient from side effects of administering Lisinopril, Amlodipine, albuterol, and Ipratropium nebulizer without checking the patient’s vital signs.
The above actions constitute grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10)&(13) Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX ADMIN. CODE §217.11(1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(C),(1)(D),(1)(M),(1)(P)&(2)(A) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A),(1)(B),(4)&(6)(A).
Unfortunately, the Texas Board of Nursing found her guilty of her deeds. Her RN license was subjected to disciplinary action. She did not hire a skilled Texas BON attorney to fully defend her case which led to this decision by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Make sure that you will not make the same mistake as the RN mentioned above in her case before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Contact a Texas nurse attorney today who can provide you with a confidential consultation and evaluate your case and counsel you on the best steps to take. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases for 17 years and represented over 500 nurses before the Texas BON. Contact Mr. An by calling or texting him 24/7 directly at (832) 428-5679.