When it comes to complaints concerning the misappropriation of medications, seeking assistance from a nurse attorney is crucial. Unfortunately, a significant number of individuals neglect to do so, leading to the suspension or revocation of their licenses. Both RNs and LVNs can always depend on the expertise of an experienced nurse attorney to provide defense and support when confronted with the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).
At the time of the initial incident, she was employed as an LVN with an assisted living facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, and had been in that position for four (4) months.
On or about October 9, 2020, while employed as an LVN with an assisted living facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, LVN misappropriated a card of Hydrocodone containing sixty-four (64) tablets belonging to the patients or facility thereof or failed to take precautions to prevent such misappropriation. LVN’s conduct was likely to defraud the facility and patients of the cost of the medication.
On or about May 26, 2021, while employed as an LVN with an assisted living facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, LVN misappropriated five (5) tablets of Hydrocodone and one (1) tablet of Xanax belonging to the facility or patients thereof or failed to take precautions to prevent such misappropriation. LVN’s conduct was likely to defraud the facility and patients of the cost of the medication.
The above actions constitute grounds for disciplinary action in accordance with Section 301.452(b)(10) Texas Occupations Code, and is a violation of 22 TEX ADMIN. CODE §217.12(1)(A),(1)(B),(4),(6)(G),(8),(10)(E)&(11)(B).
However, without enough evidence to prove she’s not guilty, the LVN lost the case. This is the reason why the Texas Board of Nursing placed her LVN license under disciplinary action.
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 is experienced and knowledgeable in several nurse cases to ensure the best assistance possible. Texas Nurse Attorney Yong J. An is willing to assist every nurse in need of immediate help for nurse licensing cases. He is an experienced nurse attorney for various licensing cases for the past 16 years and represented over 300 nurses before the Texas BON. To contact him, please dial (832) 428-5679 for a confidential consultation or for more inquiries.