Facing the Board is never easy. You should seek help from a nurse attorney if you are dealing with cases that are hard to overcome. Having a nurse attorney is a relief, especially when you are having a hard time dealing with and winning against accusation cases.
Let’s examine case facts and discover the role of a nurse attorney in defending your nursing license.
On or about September 11, 2020, while employed as an RN at a medical facility in San Angelo, Texas, the RN failed to wear gloves while performing colostomy care and changing out the colostomy appliance for a patient, as per hospital policy. While performing care, the patient’s fecal matter was observed on her bare hands by another nurse. RN’s conduct could have harmed the patient by unnecessarily increasing the patient’s risk for infection.
In response, RN admits she did not have gloves on when the patient quickly removed the ostomy pouch for her as she was setting up supplies. In order for the patient not to spill the contents on himself, the RN states she took the ostomy pouch from the patient and turned quickly to place it in the trash can behind her. Afterwards, RN states she immediately washed her hands and went to retrieve a pair of gloves.
The evidence against the RN was strong. At the same time, she was not able to properly defend her case in court as she failed to seek assistance from a Texas nurse attorney. As a result, her nursing license was placed under disciplinary action.
Protect your hard-earned nursing license and career reputation!
Prevent similar events from occurring on your end. If the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives a complaint against you, be sure to pick the best Nurse lawyer.
For a detailed evaluation of the medical lawsuit case you’re involved in, consult Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An. He has assisted over 300 nurses and has been diligently working on nursing cases for the past 16 years. You can reach Atty. An through his phone line at (832) 428-5679 to further discuss your concerns as well as private consultations.