What Does a Multi-State Licensure Privilege Mean? The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) compares a multi-state license to a driver’s license because nurses are able to practice in other compact states without having to obtain additional licenses under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A multi-state license means that a nurse who has a primary state of …
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Tetrahydrocannabinol or ‘THC’ is the chemical in marijuana and hemp that is responsible for the plants’ psychological effects. Marijuana is legal either recreationally or medicinally in 37 states. North Carolina is one of the just 13 states where marijuana is still illegal. However, North Carolina has opted into the Hemp Act. Hemp Act is a …
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Properly recording a patient’s chart is essential for all healthcare providers. Since nurses are typically around a patient more than any other healthcare provider, failure to properly record a patient’s chart can happen more frequently than with other healthcare providers. A patient’s chart is what helps other nurses maintain proper treatment of the patient and …
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The North Carolina Board of Nursing is required by state legislation to intervene when there is evidence that a nurse has an issue with substance abuse and is therefore unable to safely practice nursing. [G.S. 90-171.37(a)(3)]. Additionally, the NCBON has the power to mandate that recovering nurses participate in certain programs. This will help ensure …
Today’s discussion involves what a nurse should do if a patient falls while in their care. We will be talking about the four steps that nurses should take in response to a fall. Our discussion will also focus on what happens if a nurse does not follow the correct procedure. Patient care and the mitigation …
