In the intricate landscape of healthcare, precise and accurate prescription practices are imperative, especially when catering to pediatric patients with their unique medical needs. When healthcare professionals, particularly nurse practitioners, face allegations related to prescribing errors, a nurse attorney can play a pivotal role in navigating the legal intricacies of such cases. In this scenario, a nurse attorney can meticulously examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident, assess the practitioner’s actions against established standards of care, and strategize a defense.
At the time of the incident, RN was employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at a hospital in Richardson, Texas, and had been in that position for one (1) year and two (2) months.
On or about November 19, 2021, while employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at a hospital in Richardson, Texas, RN inappropriately prescribed an excess dosage of Cefdinir 125mg/5ml BID to treat a diagnosed ear infection for the pediatric patient. RN’s conduct exposed the patient to a risk of harm from unnecessary administration of excess dosage of Cefdinir.
Without consulting with an expert nurse attorney, RN responded ang stated that she failed to accurately calculate the dose based on prescribed two (2) administrations per day. RN states that several measures have been instituted at her practice to avoid errors in the future, including using the electronic medication record calculator for dosing instead of calculating manually.
The above action constitutes grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10)&(14) Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX ADMIN. CODE §217.11(1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(C),(1)(M)&(1)(O) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12(1)(A),(1)(B)&(4).
The Texas Board of Nursing gave the RN enough time to defend the complaints filed against her. However, there was a failure on the RN’s part to find the right RN/LVN license attorney to handle her case. The negligence of the RN/LVN license attorney led to the decision of the Texas BON to place the RN’s license under disciplinary action.
Equip yourself with the knowledge and expertise you need for a successful outcome by consulting a knowledgeable and experienced Texas RN/LVN nurse attorney. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is one of those dedicated nurse attorneys who helped represent more than 500 nurse cases for the past 17 years. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call at (832) 428-5679 for a confidential consultation regarding any accusations from the Texas BON.