✓ (n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or
misconduct
✓ - causes injury but not serious crime
Example of a misdemeanor
✓ stealing drugs or other property
✓ signing for another nurse
what happens if you get a misdemeanor
✓ - fine
✓ - lose license
✓ - jail time
battery
✓ intentional touching without consent
negligence
✓ careless neglect, often resulting in injury
✓ - conduct that falls below the standards of care
✓ - injuries are caused by the nurses failure to carry out duty
✓ medical negligence cases are when a healthcare professional accidentally causes harm
during medical treatment
example of negligence
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✓ falls and injuries that occur when side rails are left down
Malpractice
✓ medical malpractice is when they make a mistake or decision while being aware of
the potentially harmful consequences.
KBN
✓ all unlawful acts must be reported to KBN
✓ failure to report a conviction on your application, you could be subjected to
disciplinary action
reprimand
✓ extra continuing education
probation
✓ 1-7 years
✓ may have limitations on license
revocation
✓ license revoked 2-5 years
✓ - not permanent unless specified
✓ - must retake NCLEX to prove competence
immediate suspension
✓ in extreme cases
✓ time varies depending on case
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