RN was Accused of Causing Physical and Emotional Harm to Patient

RN was Accused of Causing Physical and Emotional Harm to Patient

Good healthcare is all about being compassionate, having integrity, and putting the patient's well-being first. When nurses get in trouble for misconduct, they need a nurse attorney to help them out. The case below shows why it is so important to have legal representation from a nursing defense attorney to guide you through the complicated process of dealing with allegations against your professional conduct. A nurse attorney brings together a deep understanding of healthcare practices and the know-how to navigate the legal system.

At the time of the initial incident, she was employed as an RN with a wellness and fitness service provider in Bryan, Texas, and had been in that position for one (1) year and seven (7) months.

On or about April 29, 2021, while employed as an RN with a wellness and fitness service provider in Bryan, Texas, RN physically and emotionally abused a patient by stating she intentionally attempted three (3) Intravenous (IV) insertions to begin an infusion, when she could have been successful with only one (1) IV attempt. RN sent the patient a text on May 6, 2021, admitting to the behavior. As a result, the patient suffered bruising on their left arm. RN's conduct created an unsafe environment and unnecessarily exposed the patient to a risk of harm from further abuse and/or injury.

Without asking for help from a nurse defense attorney, the RN responded to the above incident and stated that she was emotional and angry and made a snide comment in a text. She stated she had a stressful work environment, and her employer was upset with her for resigning her position. RN stated she performed the IV and was very nervous and anxious. She admitted that the first two IV attempts were unsuccessful and that she was successful on the third attempt. She stated she apologized profusely during the missed attempts due to stress. RN admits she sent the text messages but states the statements were not actually true.

The above action is a violation of the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and it constitutes grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10)&(13).

The Texas Board of Nursing then subjected the RN’s license to disciplinary action. An experienced and skilled nurse attorney would have defended the accusation, had the RN hired one. Hiring a nurse attorney for defense would make a big difference in any kind of accusation laid against an RN or LVN.

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When dealing with these complex issues, you need legal representation from a Texas nursing defense lawyer who has a long track record of success in these types of cases. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is an experienced nursing defense attorney for various licensing cases for the past 18 years and successfully represented over 600 nurses before the Texas BON. Contact the Law Office of Yong J. An 24/7 through text or call at (832) 428-5679.