Impairment Issues before the Nursing Board
The Texas Board of Nursing’s E&D Committee is discussing the following issues today: 1. Discussion and review of the Board¿s policies and rules relating to physical and psychological evaluations...
View ArticleTemporary Suspension of License for a Postive Drug Screen
Nurses that are on Board Orders for monitoring due to substance abuse or on a Board Order sending the nurse to TPAPN must be extremely careful with complying with their Board Order and with what they...
View ArticleTrying to find a job while under a Board Order
I have heard from another nurse who is having a difficult time obtaining a job while under a Board Order. This is an ongoing problem especially in this economy. Some employers are refusing to hire a...
View ArticleNew Standard of Care Rules for Texas Dentists
The following rules were posted for adoption in the Texas Register (earliest possible date is June 20, 2010) and they expand the regulatory reach of the Texas Dental Board (the underline is the new...
View ArticleNew Test for Alcohol
There is a new test for alcohol use. It is longer lasting than Etg & Ets. It is a blood test where the finger is pricked and a small amount of blood is obtained. This is not a test in which a...
View ArticleNotes & Thoughts from the Discplinary Process Review Committee
DISCIPLINARY PROCESS REVEW COMMITTEE Texas Physician Health Program. Dr. Garland introduced Dr. Alison– practicing psychiatrist – took over from Dr. Jackson . 316 total referrals including self...
View ArticleTreating Family Members May Get You In Trouble
The Board has a rule that strongly suggests that it a bad idea to treat family members. If elect to do so, you must do so as if you were treating a regular patient. This includes, full H&P,...
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