The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) is the government agency that has jurisdiction to hear and decide administrative cases involving RN and LVN in Texas. It is also the agency that is responsible for overseeing the practice of professional nursing all over the state of Texas. Any RN or LVN who is guilty of violating state laws and issuances from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may be subjected to penalties or fines if not properly defended by a Dallas nurse license attorney. As a matter of fact, the RN license and LVN license can even be suspended or revoked. L150122N1513
On or about February 15, 2011, while seeking employment in a medical facility in Dallas, the LVN engaged in the intemperate and/or unlawful use of Cocaine in that she submitted a specimen for a pre-employment drug screen that resulted positive for Cocaine.
On or about April 15, 2013, while participating in the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses’ (TPAPN) Extended Evaluation Program (EEP),he LVN engaged in the intemperate use of Cocaine in that she submitted a specimen that resulted positive for Cocaine.
As a result of her positive screen for Cocaine, the LVN’s EEP case was closed and converted to a TPAPN participation agreement on April 25, 2013.
Possession of Cocaine is prohibited by Chapter 481 (Controlled Substances Act) of the Texas Health & Safety Code. The use of Cocaine by a Licensed Vocational Nurse, while subject to call or duty, could impair the nurse’s ability to recognize subtle signs, symptoms or changes in the patient’s condition, and could impair the nurse’s ability to make rational, accurate, and appropriate assessments, judgments, and decisions regarding patient care, thereby placing the patient in potential danger.
On or about November 6, 2013, the same LVN engaged in the intemperate use of Alcohol in that she submitted a specimen that resulted positive for Ethyl Glucuronide (ETG) and Ethyl Sulfate (ETS), metabolites of alcohol. As a result of her positive drug screen for alcohol, Respondent restarted her TPAPN participation on December 12, 2013.
The use of Alcohol by a Licensed Vocational Nurse, while subject to call or duty, could impair the nurse’s ability to recognize subtle signs, symptoms or changes in the patient’s condition, and could impair the nurse’s ability to make rational, accurate, and appropriate assessments, judgments, and decisions regarding patient care, thereby placing the patient in potential danger.
In response to the incidents, the LVN states that she does not recall the circumstances surrounding those drugs tests. In reference to the drug screen of November 6, 2013, the LVN states that she had wine while out with friends after discovery of a life altering situation.
The LVN states she takes full responsibility for her mistakes, and is fully regretful for these situations, which have taken a toll on her career.
This is just one of the many cases why every nurse in Texas is expected to act with prudence in practicing the profession. Gross negligence, disobedience or any form of offense on the part of a RN or LVN is never excused.
Any type of accusations can be defended, as long as there is a skilled Dallas nurse license attorney ready to assist you during the hearing before the Board of Nursing. The Texas Board of Nursing has full jurisdiction regarding cases that may affect an RN or LVN’s license from suspension, disciplinary action or revocation.
The LVN lost the case simply because she failed to find an effective and efficient Dallas nurse license attorney. Avoid committing the same mistake she did. Find the right nurse attorney in Texas to help you with your needs. Contact nurse attorney Yong J. An directly by calling or texting him at (832) 428-5679 for a discreet consultation.