Will a Nursing Shortage Result in More Texas Board of Nursing Complaints and Investigations?
Will retiring baby boomer nurses, along with an exploding elderly population lead to a shortage of nurses? If so, could a frustrated public file more complaints with the TBON?
The short answer is yes. The medical industry could not exist without a strong base of nurses. As the workhorses of the field, nurses are a key component to caring for patients and helping them recover from all manner of illnesses and injuries. Nurses are the largest group of medical professionals that care for patients. Nurses generally run patient intake, take vital signs and assign patients their rooms. They are also in charge of monitoring patients, administering medicine, and much more. Although nurses take care of the, “little things,” they save doctors precious time and help their practices run smoother.
Registered Nurses Face a Number of Stressors Throughout Their Day
Discussing patient outcomes with family and preparing a patient for surgery are two of the most difficult tasks nurses face. Long shifts, a constant workload, and trying to meet the expectations of a demanding work environment, can be difficult. There is a nursing shortage in Texas, stretching already overworked nurses into more shifts. A seasoned nurse can make a mistake due to this environment, and face serious consequences from the TBON. Without proper representation, these tired, stressed and overworked nurses could be subjected to punishments including loss of license.
Age in the Nursing Workforce
According to a 2018 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the current average age of a registered nurse is fifty. Nursing school enrollment is not meeting the workforce demand. With more and more nurses reaching retirement age, it is critical for more nurses to be trained to fill their roles. Without an influx of new nurses, the healthcare industry will suffer.
Where We Step In
Our goal is to help these overstressed and overworked nurses with TBON Investigations. Patient complaints and minor errors happen, but the TBON can be unforgiving. Without proper representation, a nurse’s years of school, work experience and a stable job could be at risk. Nurses should handle the patient care, and let the lawyers handle the investigation. Nurses know how to take care of patients, lawyers know how to apply the law. Buck Johnson and Deborah Goodall have a combined 50 plus years of experience in helping nurses navigate Texas Board of Nursing investigations.
Texas Nursing Lawyers Buck Johnson and Deborah Goodall are experienced in representing nurses and available to assist you in dealing with the Texas Board of Nursing ( TBON / TxBON ).
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