September 12, 2024
RN was Accused of Being in an Altered State While on Duty
RN was Accused of Being in an Altered State While on Duty
Making sure nurses are fit to practice is important for the safety and well-being of patients in the healthcare industry. Sometimes, a nurse's ability to practice is questioned, which can cause professional and legal issues. If this happens, it can be helpful to have a nurse defense attorney on hand. They understand healthcare practices and the legal aspects of nursing.
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by smartsites
March 5, 2024
The incident under discussion occurred at a healthcare facility in Denton, Texas. He was employed as an RN at a healthcare facility in Denton, Texas, and had been in that position for two (2) years and three (3) months. The RN lacked fitness to practice professional nursing, in that he was observed to have slurred speech, appeared unwell, and admitted that he had taken medication for pain after he left work. RN's conduct could have affected his ability to recognize subtle signs, symptoms, or changes in patient's conditions, and could have affected his ability to make rational, accurate, and appropriate assessments, judgments, and decisions regarding patient care, thereby placing the patients in potential danger.
In response to the above incident, the RN stated that the healthcare facility knew that he had a pre-existing condition and suffered from chronic pain and disability yet could perform all duties as a nurse. The facility had even provided leave under FMLA.
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)(A),(1)(B)&(1)(T) and 22 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §217.12 (1)(A),(1)(B),(1)(E),(4)&(5).
The RN lost the case as he was unable to provide sufficient evidence to defend his side of the story. In addition, he did not seek the help of a Texas nurse attorney to assist him with his case. As a result, the Texas Board of Nursing has taken disciplinary action against his license.
The Role of a Nurse License Attorney
If the nurse had consulted with a Texas nurse license attorney, he could have mitigated the disciplinary actions. A lawyer could have helped him go through the disciplinary process without any trouble, put forward a strong defense, and worked to get him a less severe punishment. Also, a lawyer could have ensured that he had the necessary training and support to avoid any similar incidents in the future.
Do not be stressed or anxious if you find yourself in a similar situation as that of the RN mentioned above. All you need to do is to find the right RN/LVN license attorney who can help you. Equip yourself with the knowledge and expertise you need for a successful outcome by consulting a knowledgeable and experienced Texas RN/LVN license attorney. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An has been an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases for the past 18 years and represented over 600 nurses before the Texas BON. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call (832) 428-5679.
