Nursing Law & Order

Nursing Law & Practice legal webinars for Nurses for purchase at the Center for American Nurses

See http://centerforamericannurses.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=286.

I am presenting on the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and Nurse License Defense at the TAANA Pre-Conference

I was asked to present on the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act and/or License Defense at The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) pre-conference for nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals in Lexington, Kentucky on October 21st in Lexington, Kentucky. This pre-conference is usually marketed to nurses but may be expanded to include other licensed healthcare professionals.

See http://www.taana.org/Public/false7.asp.

As more information becomes available about the pre-conference I will post the information on this blog.

Nursing Law and Order is listed in the Top 50 Doctoral & PhD Blogs in the Medical Field

See 

http://onlinephdinnursing.com/2010/top-50-doctoral-phd-blogs-in-the-medical-field/.

My nurse license defense buddy Taralynn Mackay, RN, JD in Big Texas is also listed at  http://nursingattorney.com/b.

Can you compare the future of law and lawyers to the future of nursing and nurses?

I don't know but take a look at these videos at Ignite Law on You Tube.

http://www.youtube.com/user/LexThink

What is Ignite Law? See http://www.ignitelaw.com/

Ohio Nursing Law and Rules and legal CE for Nurses

My law firm offers Ohio Nursing Law and Rules Category A continuing education (4 programs) and general legal continuing education programs for nurses. Each program is 60 minutes (1.0 contact hour) and is presented live at this point.

LaTonia Denise Wright, RN, BSN, JD with the Law Office of LaTonia Denise Wright, LLC is available to present the following 1.0 contact hour CE programs to nursing students, nurses, and/or faculty:

1. What About Next Thursday? Professional Boundaries for Ohio Nurses (Ohio nursing law and rules category A)
2. Ohio Nursing Board Disciplinary Investigations (Ohio nursing law and rules Category A)
3. Navigating Ohio Nursing Law & Rules (Ohio nursing law and rules Category A)
4. Ohio Board of Nursing Alternative to Discipline Programs (Ohio nursing law and rules Category A)
5. Legal Alphabet Soup for Nurses: Administrative Law to Employment Law
6. Anatomy of a Nursing Negligence Law Suit
7. Managing the Legal Risks in Nursing Practice: Do You Feel Lucky?
8. A Legal Minefield: Abuse, Impairment, and Addiction in Nursing
9. Alternative Program Contracts, Consent Agreements, and State Nursing Board Orders: Oh My!
10. What is the Nurse License Compact?
11. Legalities in Nursing Documentation
    
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    • These continuing nursing education activities were approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval valid through 3/17/2011.

One or more of these programs can be presented on a date, time, and location of your choice. For additional information about Ms. Wright’s nursing and legal background, see her website at www.nursing-jurisprudence.com. For pricing please email Ms. Wright at [email protected] or call 513-771-7266.

The brochure is available from my website at http://www.nursing-jurisprudence.com/images/2009NursinglawandorderCEprograms.pdf.

Advancing Forensic Healthcare: Innovations from the Criminal Justice Perspective

Regional Forensic Council Presents:

Advancing Forensic Healthcare: Innovations from the Criminal Justice Perspective

6th Annual Educational Conference

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio

See Download ForensicNursingconferencemarch2010

Taking Charge: What Every Charge Nurse Needs to Know. A free webinar for nurses

I registered to attend this free webinar offered by the Institute for Nursing Research & Education on Tuesday, January 26, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm.

See  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/986975451.

Nursing Conferences in 2010: How Many Will You Attend?

I am registered for attend an addiction and substance abuse conference this month in Lexington, Kentucky.

I am trying to decide which conferences really relate to my practice as a 'RN and a license defense attorney and would further my knowledge base and/or add to my law or consulting practice.

I am considering the following conferences for 2010:

The American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC): http://www.aalnc.org/. The conference is March 24-27th in Pittsburg, PA. I can drive to Pittsburg from Cincinnati or I can take a direct flight from Cincinnati for less than $450.00 and be there in 90 minutes. I really like the content. See the website.

National League for Nursing (NLN): http://www.nln.org/summit/index.htm. The conference is Sept. 29th- October 2nd in Las Vegas. If you follow this blog then you know I am always looking for a reason and tax deduction to attend a nursing conference in Las Vegas. I have heard really positive remarks about the NLN national conferences.

Ohio League for Nursing: I am planning to attend the pre-Summit on legal issues in nursing education (I attended the pre-summit on legal issues a few years ago in Michigan and it was very informative) on March 25th. See http://www.ohioleaguefornursing.org/. If I attend the OLN pre-summit for legal issues then I can't attend the AALNC conference.

I am thinking about attending the Nursing Symposium only because I promised to take my maternal grandmother to Las Vegas this year (again) and I can submit a poster presentation for this conference and write off my flight, conference registration, and lodging. See http://www.nursingsymposium.com/. I have to take my granny to Las Vegas so it will be either this conference or the NLN Conference in Sept/Oct.

The FARB Attorney Certification conference takes place in Washington, DC in October. See http://www.farb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=99237&orgId=farb/

I am also waiting to see if there will be a NOAP conference in 2010. I have heard really good things about these conferences also. See http://www.alternativeprograms.org/index.html.

I will also attend the Ohio State Bar Association Administrative Law Conference this year. Last year, the conference was 07/08/09 (my wedding date) and I was not able to attend.

Are you attending any local, state, regional, or national conferences this year? I am playing it safe this year and will try to attend local or state conferences and then fill in the gaps with webinars and teleconferences.

Center for American Nurses November 2009 Newsletter

See http://www.can.affiniscape.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=278.

Kentucky Holistic Nurses Association Meeting this Month

"Soul Party" Workshop Series with Virginia Drake

Come to our Soul Party!   Come and "Soul"cialize with us at another great Virginia Drake Workshop series!    Dates:  Friday, October 23rd Time:  10 am - 2 pm     Cost:  "From the Heart Pricing Donation"    Locations: Occupational Kinetics, LLC directions:  www.myockn.com     RSVP:  [email protected]   Virginia Drake has worked in the fields of education, social work, counseling, consulting, and motivational speaking for over 30 years.  She holds a Master's Degree in Education from Georgetown College, a TEaching Certificate from Eastern Kentucky Univerity, and a B.S. Degree in Social Work form Murray State University.      In 1998, Virginia had a miraculous healing after a major heart attack and near death experience.  It was then that she became interested in the mind, body, and spirit connection and the impact these forces can have on ones' health and relationship.  She devoted the next 8 years to intensive study of meditaiton, natural healing, and quantum physics and how the electromagnetic field aof the human body works in connection with the healing process.   In addition to her private consulting business, Virginia also teaches workshops on developing strategies to promote a healthy and enriched life.      Virginia's website: www.revisions.us

Legalities with Nursing Documentation and Legal Alphabet Soup for Nurses

I am presenting two 1.0 contact CE programs this weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its only $20.00 to register to attend for a full day of CE.

See http://www.mullaneyrx.com/symposium2009.htm

Free Webinar: Stop Bullying in the Nursing Workplace on September 22nd

The webinar takes place on September 22, 2009 from 2pm to 3pm ET.

Do you think bullying in the workplace is leading to more turnover and hostility in the workplace for nurses?

Are you a bully or have you been a victim of bullying in the workplace?

Nursing as a profession is said to eat its young. Do you agree or disagree? 

See https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/727145378)

Ohio Black Nurses Coalition Mental Wellness Luncheon and Reception on September 23, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio

See  Download Post Card for Sep 23 ready[1]      Download Reception Hotel information

If you live in or near Columbus, Ohio and you are able to attend, please do so as it sounds very interesting.

I would love to attend the luncheon and the reception however I am already driving to Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 24th for Day 1 of the Ohio Nursing Board Meeting and then driving back to Cincinnati. Its about a 90 minute drive each way depending on the traffic.

I am driving to Louisville, Kentucky on Friday Sept. 25th for the Kentucky Nursing Board conference and then driving back to Cincinnati. Its about a 75-90 minute drive each way depending on the traffic. I always get stuck in traffic driving back to Cincinnati from Louisville or Lexington in Northern Kentucky or downtown Cincinnati.

On Saturday, Sept. 26th, the two day road warrior will rest.  

What's New at the Center for American Nurses

What's New at the Center for American Nurses

Legal Webinar for Nurses:  Nursing License Compact:  Pros and Cons Presented by Carol Roe, RN, MSN, JD Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 7:00 – 8:15 pm Eastern Time CNE Contact Hours:  1.25 Recall at least of one of concerns with the identified with the Nurse Licensure Compact Identify at least two benefits of the Nurse Licensure Compact Define the Nurse Licensure Compact Focus on Health:  Getting Fit for Free  (members only) “During these challenging economic times, people are looking for alternatives to health club memberships and personal trainers for programs to get fit. The International Health, Racquet and Sports club Association’s 2009 First Quarter Index also agreed as the commercial health club financial performance saw a decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2009.  Listed below are some alternatives for getting fit for free, or with minimal out-of pocket  expense.”                                                                                                                read more...                                                                                                                                                      Webinar:  Embracing the Joint Commission’s Leadership Standard on Conflict Management Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 2:00 pm Eastern Time                                                                                                                    read more... Coming Soon! Nurse Investor Survey Results How good are nurses at securing their financial futures? For more information call 1-800-685-4076.

Professional Liability Insurance: Pros & Cons legal webinar for nurses

What's New at the Center   Do you want to know more about professional liability insurance?   Are you debating purchasing your own professional liability insurance policy?

Legal Webinar:  Professional Liability Insurance:  Pros & Cons

August 19, 2009, 7:00 - 8:00 PM  Eastern Time
1.25 contact hours
(Can't make the time?  Buy the webinar and get the recorded broadcast for one week)

Respect:  Do Nurses Get What they Deserve? 
Read the Article
Take the Survey

New!  Visit our Online Store

ANCC National Magnet Conference on October 1-3, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky

Have you seen the brochure for the upcoming Magnet Conference? I would love to attend but I am 3 out of 4 with registering for out of state nursing conferences and not attending nursing conferences out of state this year.

The conference fee is expensive but the educational sessions are very appealing.

See http://www.anccmagnetconference.org/

Nursing Spectrum's Digital Magazine: This is the future of nursing publications

See http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/gannetthg/nursingspectrum_200907/#/0.

Online nursing journals and digital magazines are the future and it is good to see that Nursing Spectrum is taking the lead on this in nursing. I lke the format and the feel of this digital magazine and it can be stored electronically and accessed easily for future reference.

The future of nursing publications is online and its unfortunate that some many journals are still cranking out the hard copies of magazines and journals.

Frankly I don't have the urge to write and publish like I used to years ago because the internet and blogs have changed the playing field for a hands on practitioner such as myself. While it nice to see your name in print in a publication that maybe a few thousand may read, its even better for branding, marketing, and advertising purposes to have your materials available and accessible to ANY nurse on the internet.

Don't get me wrong there is a time and place for publishing for nurses depending on your title, experience, education, goals, and career plan. But for me, publication of an article here and there in a nursing journal is okay and being a Blog Master is my golden ticket to accessing potential clients and providing information ALL nurses who access my sites.

The End of Lawyers? Not I says the Ohio Nurse Attorney and who is California Dreamin'

At the American Bar Association Techshow 2009, Dr. Richard Susskind gave the keynote address, The End of Lawyers? Rethinking the Nature of Legal Services. Although I was not able to attend (I have already registered and paid to attend three conferences this year and did not attend a single one for whatever reason; from this point forward its pay at the down for me only) I downloaded this keynote address to my blackberry and I have listened to it several times.

He remarked that clients want attorneys who are and act like a fence before you reach a steep cliff, not attorneys who act and who are the ambulance and clean up crew after you go over the cliff. According to Dr. Susskin, risk management is part of the future of legal services.

Managing risk is not something that nurses are trained and accustomed to doing in practice because legal issues are not front and center in the practice of nursing. Most of us as nurses are not in tune with legal issues and the risks associated with practicing in a highly regulated healthcare environment.

I feel invigorated after listening to Dr. Susskind's keynote because I am a dreamer and I dream of the possibilities for my niche practice. I see professional and personal freedom and maybe a four person sauna in the backyard. I really want a sauna, but Barry says no!

Stay tuned because I am rolling out a something new for my firm along with something old, borrowed, and blue.

What you are dreaming about and planning to make happen in your nursing career? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Dreamin'

Free Nurses Week offerings from the Center for American Nurses

Free Webinars

10 Tips for Addressing Disruptive Behavior
by Diane Scott, RN, MSN
Thursday, May 7 

Now What?  Retirement Planning During a Market Slump
by Kathy Stokes Murray, BA, MA
Monday, May 11 

Special Nurses Week Pricing

Tele-Seminar - Reducing Nurse Fatigue:  Balancing the Energy Renewal System, by Beverly Bitterman, MSN, ARNP
Friday, May 8                                                   Price $25

Webinars for Nurse Managers & Nurse Executives

Legal Issues with Nurse Fatigue
by Edie Brous, RN, MSN, MPH, JD
Tuesday, May 5                                                Price $25

Legal Issues with Bullying and Horizontal Violence
by Kimberly Thomas, RN, BSN, JD
Tuesday, May 12                                            Price $25

Register Now at www.centerforamericannurses.org or call 1-800-685-4076 for more information.

Legal Issues with Nurse Fatigue and Legal Issues with Bullying & Horizontal Violence

The Center for American Nurses is presenting to legal webinars for nurses during Nurses Week. These webinars are geared towards nurse executives and nurse managers but would also be of interest to staff nurses, nurse educators, student nurses, and APRNs.

See the attached file. Download CenterNursesWeekPromoFlier1Compressed[1]

Legal Issues with Nurse Fatigue on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from 1pm to 2pm ET.

Legal Issues with Bullying & Horizontal Violence on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 1pm to 2pm ET.

The cost of each webinar is $25.00 per site for registration and an unlimited number of nurses can view and attend the webinar at each site.

To register, go to www.centerforamericannurses.org.