Many of these complaints stem from practicing without the proper credentials and a valid nursing license. Patients, doctors, other nurses, employers of nurses, or the general public may file a complaint against a nurse for various reasons, including illegal, unsafe, unethical, or incompetent nursing practices. Some of the most common complaints against nurses in Nevada include:
• Prescription drug abuse
• Drug diversion
• Impaired conduct at work
• Medication mistakes resulting in patient injury or death
• Patient abandonment
• Patient abuse or exploitation
• Violation of professional boundaries