This is part two (2) of a five (5) part series titled the “5 biggest prescription errors that nurse practitioners can make”. Today’s blog concerns dispensing drugs and devices without proper approval or supervision. Failure to adhere to the following will be an ethics violation for a nurse practitioner and subject her/him to board discipline …
Before nurse practitioners begin working with a supervising physician, they must enter into a collaborative practice agreement. The collaborative practice agreement (CPA) will stipulate as to what medical acts a nurse practitioner will perform. CPAs need to be specific as to what clinical problems the nurse practitioner may frequently encounter and what treatment the nurse practitioner …
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North State law is proud to announce that we are sponsors of the 2019 Association Executives of North Carolina trade show. The AENC trade show will take place on December 12, 2019 at the Raleigh Convention Center. AENC is made up of executives from many associations all over the state of North Carolina. The NC …
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Professional Licensing for Veterinarians in North Carolina
I wanted to do things a little different on this Monday with help from my friend, Kevin Bunn of NC Worker Comp Law Firm. Mr. Bunn is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation specialist who represents injured workers throughout North Carolina. Today I will be a guest blogger for Mr. Bunn’s firm and have written about …
Nurses are an integral part of the medical profession who must pass rigorous licensing exams after obtaining the appropriate degree. A nurse’s job is trying, difficult, important but, most notably, rewarding. The North Carolina Assembly enacted sections 90-171.20 through 90-171.48 and created the nursing licensure requirement. NC General Statute 90-171.43 & 21 NCAC 36 .0217 establish rules of professional conduct …
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North Carolina, especially the Triangle, is a popular destination for folks to relocate to from all over the country. Who wouldn’t want to live in this great state? But with the increase in populace comes the need for new housing or renovations on existing housing. Opportunities for new builds or renovations entice sub-contractors to run …
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Prior to doing professional/occupational license defense I first started practicing law as a member of the Mississippi State Bar. That was way back in 2008 with the Harrison County, MS Public Defender’s officer. Back then I did not have to worry about the most common reason for attorney disbarment in the United States, misuse of client …
Running a child care facility can be a rewarding and challenging endeavor. Due to the nature of the business, there are strict laws and regulations enacted by the state of North Carolina which govern child care licensing. These laws are in place in order to ensure that children are properly cared for. The North Carolina …
