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Beyond Nursing School: Unveiling the Truths Nurses Need to Know
Beyond Nursing School: Unveiling the Truths Nurses Need to Know
Beyond Nursing School: Unveiling the Truths Nurses Need to Know
Wednesday 14th February 2024
Maggie Ortiz shares essential truths and practical tips for nurses facing post-graduation challenges on 'Drug Diversion Insights'.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the intersection of professional licenses and regulatory entities
- Importance of adherence to policies and procedures for accountability
- Creation of Advocates for Nurses as a resource for nurses facing investigations
- DEA reporting and investigations for controlled substances
- Role of pharmacists in charge in controlled substance management
It's important to know what the policies and procedures are because that's what you're going to be held accountable to. Deviation from the policies and procedures is a way that we're going to look to see who is the outlier and who maybe does need to be investigated.
Feeling unprepared for the real world after nursing school? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode of 'Drug Diversion Insights with Terri Vidals', Maggie Ortiz, RN, MSN, and CEO of Advocates for Nurses, shares her 23 years of experience and the hard truths every nurse needs to know. Maggie dives into the often-overlooked areas of nursing, such as medication diversion risks and navigating legal issues that can catch many off guard.
She provides practical tips and expert advice to help nurses build a thriving and safe career. Through relatable stories and real talk, Maggie emphasizes the importance of understanding the intersection of professional licenses and regulatory entities. Her journey led her to create Advocates for Nurses, a crucial resource for those navigating investigative processes and maintaining their professional licenses.
If you're a nurse or know someone in the healthcare field, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you sleep better at night.