Holding an RN license in Texas comes with certain obligations and responsibilities. If you want to continue practicing in the nursing profession, one of the important things that you need to do is to comply with the rules and regulations set by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON). Every RN in this state is subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Nursing. Whenever there are administrative complaints against RN, the Board will have the authority to hear and decide the merits of the cases. But in case an RN will be in trouble with any cases, a nurse attorney can help and defend any RNs from such situations.
An RN was employed as a Registered Nurse at a medical facility in, Arlington, Texas, and had been in that position for seventeen (17) years.
It was on or about June 6, 2019, when the RN misappropriated twelve (12) tablets of Cozaar belonging to the facility and patient’s thereof or failed to take precautions to prevent such misappropriation. The RN’s conduct was likely to defraud the facility and patients thereof of the cost of the medications.
As a response, the RN admits that he took the Cozaar from the facility for personal use. The RN’s conduct resulted in his adversity. The RN is now facing disciplinary action from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) as a consequence of his conduct. Because of the lack of defense from a nurse attorney to help him with his case, the RN was disciplined and may receive further sanctions from the Board.
If you’re facing cases such as this, be sure to hire a nurse attorney who can fully assist you. Texas nurse attorney Yong J. An be an experienced nurse attorney for more than 14 years. To contact him for inquiries or to schedule a confidential consultation, dial (832) 428-5679 to proceed.