by Dierdre Fisher | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
When we think of the BON taking disciplinary action against a nurse’s license, we generally think of standards of nursing practice issues. It is true that the board holds the nurse responsible and accountable for their actions when providing patient care. But there...
by Dierdre Fisher | Dec 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
When having discussions with nurses about what they can/cannot do in the course of their work assignments, it is interesting to hear them say that they feel comfortable with directions given by their employer. However, when you begin to ask deeper questions, it...
by Dierdre Fisher | Nov 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Have you ever thought of owning your own business or working for yourself? There could be multiple reasons that you would consider this move. Maybe you are beginning to experience burnout, or you feel that you have something to offer that goes beyond the bedside. You...
by Dierdre Fisher | Sep 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
During the last week we have read and heard a lot about Joy Behar’s comments showing her lack of knowledge about what nurses do. I would like to add my voice to that conversation. I hear from nurses who do not fully appreciate who we are. I cringe every time I hear “I...
by Dierdre Fisher | Jun 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
What is Nurse Peer Review? The Nurse Peer Review (NPR) Law in Texas is a law that is available to nurses to protect their license. The Texas Occupational Code Nurse Peer Review Law (TOC Chapter 303) can be and should be used by nurses under the right circumstances....
by Dierdre Fisher | May 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
When I teach I often start with group introductions. Besides the usual intent of identifying who is in the audience, I ask them to identify something unique about themselves, something that is outside of nursing. I am amazed at the number of nurses who get stuck on...
