Maintaining professional boundaries and ethical conduct are important to ensuring patient safety, trust, and the integrity of healthcare practices. The well-being of their patients is a matter for nurses, and any deviation from these fundamental principles can have broad consequences. Legal and ethical issues may arise when the actions of a nurse are outside the scope of her profession, requiring appropriate consideration and discussion. The experience of a nurse attorney is valuable in dealing with such complicated matters of law and ethics. In order to protect the rights and well-being of both nurses and patients, a nurse defense attorney can give expert advice on how to navigate these complex situations.
An incident happened in Arlington, Texas wherein an LVN was accused of breach of professional boundaries.
She was employed as an LVN at an adult daycare facility and had been in the position for three (3) years and five (5) months. From the 22nd of March until the 17th of April, 2021st, the LVN was assigned to provide skilled nursing to a patient and while was assigned the LVN was caught violating the professional boundaries of the nurse/client relationship by engaging in a romantic relationship with the patient. Furthermore, the LVN agreed to act as trustee of the patient’s property in that the title for a vehicle and the deed for property belonging to the patient are jointly registered under both her name and the patient’s name. The LVN’s demeanor could’ve confused the patient and the patient’s family as to her nursing duties.
In the LVN’s defense, she stated that she had been friends with the patient since November of 2015 and their relationship predates her licensing and employment as a nurse. The LVN furthermore added that the patient may be facing incarceration on federal charges, therefore, the patient included her name along with his on the title of his vehicle and other property so she can act as trustee of his property. Incidents like this would most likely ring a bell towards the Texas Board of Nursing. To be heard and to understand her rights, a professional nurse attorney could be very helpful in guiding the LVN involved with the proceedings that will occur.
After careful review, the LVN was found guilty by the Texas Board of Nursing for her actions. Her LVN license was subjected to disciplinary action. In the case that led to this decision by the Texas Board of Nursing, she didn’t consult with a competent Texas nurse attorney.
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