It’s best to seek the help of a nurse attorney when facing different complaints and allegations. However, some nurses tend to face these results instead without thinking that nurse attorneys are always reliable for matters such as these.
On or about April 18, 2018, while the LVN’s daughter was a patient in a medical facility in Houston, the LVN inappropriately started an IV on her daughter, when the assigned nurse was unable to do so. The LVN was not an employee of the hospital or assigned to the patient. Her conduct violated professional boundaries and could have interfered or disrupted the patient’s treatment as the IV had to be removed and restarted by a staff nurse.
In response, the LVN states the only reason she started the IV was that the assigned nurse failed multiple times and asked her to do it.
On or about April 18, 2018, the LVN inappropriately started an IV on her daughter, when the assigned nurse was unable to do so. She was not an employee of the United Regional Healthcare System or assigned to the patient. Her conduct violated professional boundaries and could have interfered or disrupted the patient’s treatment as the IV had to be removed and restarted by a staff nurse.
The LVN also states the only reason she started the IV was that the assigned nurse failed multiple times and asked her to do it.
The Texas Board of Nursing sent a letter to the LVN regarding the issue so then she can have the chance to defend herself. However, she was not able to provide a good defense attorney for herself. Therefore, the Board of Nursing placed her LVN license to a disciplinary action instead.
Any RN or LVN should never commit errors, negligence or misconduct in work as it may affect their performance, which may lead to further issues. Additionally, if you ever undergo cases such as this, it’s best to seek the assistance of a good nurse attorney as it could make the case better in your favor. Be sure to find a nurse attorney who’s experienced and knowledgeable in several nurse cases to ensure the best assistance possible.
If you also received a complaint regarding a case filed on you, you should hire a nurse attorney immediately before it’s too late. Texas nurse attorney Yong J. An is one of those dedicated nurse lawyers who helped various nurses in their cases since 2006. You may contact him 24/7 at (832) 428-5679 for more information or if you want to schedule a private consultation.