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The nurse-patient relationship has a boundary that needs to be followed for the sake of both sides. Sometimes a nurse or the patient can’t avoid indulging in the good relationship they have. However, nurses should always remember that boundaries are set for a purpose. If an RN or an LVN is caught violating the boundary, the Board could put her/him in disciplinary action. Such a case can be handled by a nurse attorney. The right nurse attorney could be the solution to your problem.

At the time of the incident, he was employed as an RN at a behavioral health services provider in Odessa, Texas, and had been in that position for one (1) year and seven (7) months.

On or about August 28, 2020, through February 27, 2021, while employed as an RN at a behavioral health services provider in Odessa, Texas, RN engaged in a relationship with a patient of the facility after this patient’s discharge, contacting the former patient after she was discharged and subsequently engaged in a relationship with this former patient for the period of time referenced.

On or about August 28, 2020, September 9, 2020, and December 25, 2020, while employed as an RN at a behavioral health services provider in Odessa, Texas, RN accessed medical records of the former patient without authorization.

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)(E)&(1)(J) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(C),(4),(6)(D)&(6)(E).

Unfortunately, the Texas Board of Nursing found him guilty of his deeds. His RN license was subjected to disciplinary action. He did not hire a skilled Texas BON attorney to fully defend his 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 his 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. Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases for 16 years and represented over 300 nurses before the Texas BON. Contact Mr. An by calling or texting him 24/7 directly at (832) 428-5679.