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Disciplinary Action
Diversion Program
Losing your license
Minimizing risk in CNP practice
Miscellaneous facts
100
What governing body is responsible for ensuring RN’s abide by the Nursing Practice Act and are responsible for conducting hearings and disciplinary action related to non-compliance?
The Board of Nursing
100
The diversion program is a confidential, voluntary alternative to formal disciplinary action for whom?
Nurses with chemical dependency.
100
A nursing license may be denied, revoked or suspended if a there is unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules and regulations set forth by .....?
The Nursing Practice Act
100
Maintaining consistent documentation, following established procedures, and delivering clear and timely communication to patients and their families are examples of?
Risk control recommendations which can protect the Nurse Practitioner’s license.
100
What is a common alternative to returning to work following a treatment program?
Enrolling in an advanced nursing program.
200
How long does the BON have to initiate disciplinary action after a complaint is filed?
2 years
200
Drugs screens, drug treatment/rehabilitation and counseling are part of the diversion program. Who is responsible for paying for these while enrolled?
The RN
200
Failure to follow established procedure and documentation regarding controlled substances is one of many actions that could result in disciplinary action and loss of license. This is an example of what?
Unprofessional conduct
200
What is the best way for a CNP to decrease risk when prescribing and distributing dangerous drugs, including controlled substances?
Follow state and federal laws as well as local policies and procedures.
200
What nursing specialties have the highest rates of abuse?
Emergency room and psychiatric nursing.
300
What is the consequence if the BON determines that there is evidence that the public’s health safety and welfare may be in danger as a result of a RNs actions?
The board will deny, suspend or revoke a license and will not consider remedial measures of corrective action in these cases
300
A diversion contract is an agreement not to use alcohol or drugs. If under contract, how long will the RN be monitored?
5 years
300
Disciplinary action taken or pending against a nursing license in another jurisdiction, or a conviction of a felony, may result in denial of a license. True or False?
True
300
Not drinking alcohol if there is a chance you will need to go near a health care facility that day, not drinking and driving, and never prescribing controlled substances for yourself or for a relatives are examples of what?
Ways to avoid being reported to the BON for investigation related to your ability to practice nursing safely and risk the loss of your license to practice.
300
What percentage of licensed nurses have substance dependency in NM?
14%
400
To avoid disciplinary action, APRNs must have 50 hours of CNE, with 15 being pharmacology, 5 of which must be in legal, ethical and safe prescribing of controlled substances. What methods are available for completing these hours?
Education may be completed in person, online, or via home-study work books.
400
What is done with documents and records once the RN completes the Diversion Program?
All records are destroyed.
400
To insure competency and safe practice in regard to prescription writing practices in the state of NM, violations of the rules or disciplinary action taken by the board of nursing with regard to controlled substances shall be reported to _________?
The Board of Pharmacy
400
What workplace prohibitions can be enacted while the RN is participating in the Diversion Program?
The RN may be prohibited from access to narcotics, overtime, night shift work and agency/home health care work.
400
The American Nurses Association estimates what percent of nurses use alcohol or drugs to an extent that is sufficient to impair professional performance?
6-8%
500
When violation of the Nursing Practice Act is in question, a complaint may be filed by any person. When the board investigates these complaints, what are the 2 possible outcomes that may result?
A notice of contemplated action OR dismissal of the complaint because no violation found
500
When will an RN with a diversion contract loose confidentiality, need a disciplinary hearing and possibly restart the contract time frame?
If there is non-compliance
500
During participation in the Diversion Program, if the RN's healthcare provider deems it necessary for the RN to take a controlled substance as part of their medical care, what does the RN need to do to ensure compliance?
Have their healthcare provider document it in writing, and submit the letter within 10 days to the Diversion Program explaining this decision as well as the length of treatment.
500
It is the CNP’s responsibility to maintain a formulary of dangerous drugs and controlled substances that may be prescribed. The BON reserves the right to audit the formulary. Licensees may be subject to disciplinary action by the board of nursing if non compliant with the audit. To maintain compliance, what drugs should be included in the formulary?
Those relevant to the CNP’s specialty and practice setting.
500
What are the top 4 workplace risk factors for substance abuse in nurses.
Access, attitude, stress and a lack of education.