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 September 2015 through July 2016, while employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a medical facility in Irving, the developed treatment plans, which included testosterone pellet injections, for patients without conducting, and documenting complete physical examinations.
The Texas Board of Nursing sent a letter to the RN regarding the issue so then she can have the chance to defend herself. During the hearing, the RN states that she provided hormone consultations and performed a focused history and physical examinations before prescribing or administering hormone replacement therapy in the form of pellet injections. She states that she “acknowledges that she probably did not perform a complete physical examination for most patients who presented to the Clinic for pellet insertion, but she did review labs, speak with the patient, make certain the patient was of sound mind and body, and that the patient didn’t have any skin breaks or rashes.”
However, she was not able to provide a good defense for herself. Therefore, the Board placed her RN license to a disciplinary action instead.
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 criminal 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.