The Firm successfully defended the license of a Florida RN client accused of violating the Nurse Practice Act.  The nurse was accused of falsifying her own medical records and printing out fraudulent medical findings in support of a personal injury case she was pursuing.  The client was also accused of taking advantage of a patient relationship by wrongfully soliciting and accepting goods are services from the patient without proper compensation.  The client acknowledged accessing her medical records but adamantly denied any wrongdoing or falsification of data, and the client likewise denied taking advantage of a patient.

The attorneys of Nicholson & Eastin assisted the client in responding to the Board of Nursing, providing evidence to support the facts demonstrating that the client had not improperly accessed and/or altered her medical records, had not taken advantage of a patient relationship, and had therefore not committed any violations of the Nurse Practice Act. Upon consideration of the facts, as well as Nicholson & Eastin’s response on behalf of the client, the Board of Nursing’s Probable Cause Panel determined that probable cause of a violation did not exist and directed that the case be closed.

The attorneys of Nicholson & Eastin routinely represent pharmacies and pharmacists in connection with Florida Board of Nursing investigations and complaints. If you need assistance responding to a Florida Board of Nursing investigation or complaint, please do not hesitate to contact us to evaluate your case.