A Tribute to Nurses – Those Who Have Come Before and Those Now Serving
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2020
For over a century nurses have selflessly met extraordinary obstacles and challenges to care for their patients. Most of their names had never made it to the history books nor had they always received awards or accolades. Whether during times of war or national emergencies, nurses have always been on the front lines. They provide […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing
Happy National Nurses Day!
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2020
Thank you for all you do for your patients. You are important in restoring patients’ physical, mental and emotional health. When that is not possible, you help patients transition to their new lives. You are there when a life begins and when a life ends, always supporting and uplifting families. Your empathy and compassion touches […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing
COVID-19 – Governor Whitmer Issues Executive Order To Temporarily Relax Scope of Practice
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Mar, 2020
Recently Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-30 (COVID-19) temporary suspending scope of practice, supervision, and delegation requirements to allow licensed, registered and certified health care professionals to provide necessary medical services to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Executive Order applies to healthcare professionals working in: Ambulance operations, aircraft transport operations, […]
ANA-Michigan’s Position Statement on Preventing Workplace Violence
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Dec, 2019
As of June 2019, 36 states have established or increased legal penalties for the assault of nurses and other healthcare providers. In addition to these states, nine other states require healthcare organizations to provide workplace violence programs. Michigan neither specifies legal penalties nor workplace violence program requirements for healthcare organizations. According to Occupational Safety and […]
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
To Err Is Human…, But Is It Criminal?
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Sep, 2019
In the American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter’s Fall 2019 newsletter, an article addressed recent cases in which healthcare professionals were criminally charged after making errors while carrying out their health care duties. Naturally these cases create concerns for nurses and other health care professionals. For a discussion of these cases, applicable Michigan law, and […]
Category: Case Studies, News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
California Physicians Oppose Expanding Nurse Practitioner Abilities
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jul, 2019
The California Future Health and Workforce Commission recommended in a recent report that the state expand the role of nurse practitioners to combat a projected shortfall of more than 4,100 primary care clinicians over the next decade. California Assemblyman Jim Wood, a dentist, introduced a bill (read the bill) during the last legislative session to […]
Category: Licensure, News & Updates, Nursing
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Donna Craig, Licensure, Nurse Practitioner, The Health Law Center Nurse Practitioners, Know Your Value
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jun, 2019
If you are a registered nurse considering an advanced degree as a nurse practitioner (NP), or are currently enrolled in a nurse practitioner educational program, you should know what a NP’s earning potential is in various states. While compensation may vary from setting to setting, the Nurse Journal’s website is a good starting point in […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
Post Tagged with Advance Practice Registered Nurse, APRN, Donna Craig, NP, Nurse Practitioner, The Health Law Center Celebrate Nurses Week – Thank a Nurse
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in May, 2019
Each year we celebrate nurses for all they do for their patients and communities. International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. In the United States, we celebrate National Nurses Week from May 6 – to 12 in honor of nurses nationwide. Please take the time to thank a […]
Category: Nursing
National Council of State Boards of Nursing Publishes Guidelines for Medical Marijuana
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Apr, 2019
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing has published a white paper summarizing current legislation, reviews of scientific literature, and nursing implications in the care of patients using medical marijuana. Read More
Category: News & Updates, Nursing, Professional Development
Physicians See Nurse Practitioners As A Win-Win For The Care Of Patients
Posted by donna@healthlawcenterplc.com in Jan, 2019
Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing show the number of nurse practitioners continues to increase. Based on 2017 data, approximately 28,000 nurses graduated from nurse practitioner programs in the United States. This graduation rate is up from 23,000 graduates in 2016. These nurse […]
Category: Nursing, Professional Development
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