RN Exhibited Erratic Behavior and Lack of Fitness While on Duty

RN Exhibited Erratic Behavior and Lack of Fitness While on Duty

Nurses need to be professional and make good decisions to keep everyone safe and healthy. But sometimes things can go wrong, and if a nurse is accused of having impaired behavior or lapses in professionalism, they should talk to a nurse defense attorney. Nurse defense attorneys have a deep understanding of both the law and nursing, so they can help guide the RNs and figure out what the legal consequences of their actions might be. Plus, they can represent the nurse's interest in court if necessary.

Scenario: RN Exhibited Erratic Behavior and Lack of Fitness While on Duty

On or about August 9, 2021, and August 10, 2021, while employed as an RN at a rehabilitation facility in Fort Hood, Texas, RN lacked fitness to practice professional nursing in that RN exhibited erratic behavior consisting of screaming with the use of expletives, crying, and laying on the floor while on the unit and in front of residents, one of whom was negatively impacted by her actions. Furthermore, the RN appeared under the influence as she was witnessed speaking incoherently and slurring words. Additionally, when asked to complete a drug screen, the RN refused and departed the facility. RN's conduct could have affected her ability to recognize subtle signs, symptoms, or changes in patient's conditions, and could have affected her ability to make rational, accurate, and appropriate assessments, judgments, and decisions regarding patient care, thereby placing patients in potential danger.

The above action constitutes grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10),(12)&(13) Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX ADMIN. CODE §217.11(1)(B)&(1)(I) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A), (1)(B),(1)(E),(4)&(5). 

A case was ultimately filed against her before the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). The said allegation was fatal to the RN’s capability to perform the essential functions and duties. Sadly, the nurse defense attorney who handled her case was unable to properly defend her interests and rights before the Board. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) found her guilty of the alleged offense in the complaint and decided to place her RN license under disciplinary action.

Contact a Nurse Defense Attorney Today!

If you've got a letter from the Texas Board of Nursing about a case or complaint, it's best to get a professional nurse defense attorney on board sooner rather than later. Texas Nurse Defense Attorney Yong J. An is one of those dedicated nurse attorneys who helped represent more than 600 nurse cases before the board since 2006. You may contact him 24/7 at (832) 428-5679 for more information.

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