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South Dakota reinstates license of nurse tied to fake documents

Becker's Hospital Review

The South Dakota Board of Nursing recently lifted the suspension of a licensed practical nurse who allegedly used fraudulent degree documents in her license application, board records show.

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Do You Worry About Getting Audited?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

So this truly is for all of us with licenses. Clinical documentation audits. But it’s not the only reason payers may look at clinical documentation. We all know our documentation can protect us or get us into trouble if it’s not there. How to perform a self-audit prior to submission of any documentation.

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If It’s Not Documented, It Was Not Done

Empowered Nurses

How many times have you heard this “If it’s not documented, it was not done?” Your documentation will save you every time. Some common areas where lack of documentation becomes concerning include: Failing to document Verbal Orders. It is imperative to document verbal orders. I assume many and it is so true.

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Nurse Charged for Treating Patients without a License for 15 Years

Scrubs

Prosecutors in Shelbyville, Tennessee say Bobbie Gail Blair, 49, has been working as a nurse for 15 years even though she didn’t have a license to practice. According to Detective Nathan Everhart, Blair graduated from the licensed practical nurse program at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McMinnville in 2007.

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Wrongly Accused of Patient Assault, Nurse Fights to Have License Restored

Scrubs

But a jury found her not guilty earlier this year and now she is on a mission to get her nursing license back. Others said that Hall fell off the bed after holding onto the call bell but the staff didn’t properly document the injury. Waller agreed to surrender her license after being charged. But she still has a long way to go.

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You Worked Too Hard to Lose Your License: Protect It with These 10 Essentials

Empowered Nurses

Youve poured your soul into this career, and your nursing license is a symbol of that hard work. But heres the truth: in the hustle and grind of daily practice, its easy to forget that your license isnt just a piece of paperits your livelihood, your passion, and your future. Document Like Lives Depend on It (Because They Do!)

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What is a Nursing Compact License? A Simple Guide for Travel Nurses

The Gypsy Nurse

Being a travel nurse comes with a lot of freedom, but it also means figuring out different licensing rules in each state you work. The Nursing Compact State License, or Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC), makes this easier by letting you work in multiple states with just one license. What is a Nursing Compact License?