The number of disciplinary actions against RNs has jumped dramatically over the past five years.
Some people point out that nursing standards are unusually high in many health care settings.
Artville You've read the article. Now tell us what you think. Boards of Nursing American Journal of Nursing Five-step process Disciplinary processes vary from state to state, but they share the same basic structure. Cases begin with a complaint of possible professional misconduct made to a state nursing board or another state agency. An investigator for the state performs an investigation and the case is either closed or the nurse is charged.