Your work as a nurse is more than just a career; it’s an essential part of who you are. You dedicate yourself to giving your patients good care and supporting your colleagues. Having a complaint filed against you can feel like a threat to not only your livelihood, but your identity. When that happens, you need an attorney who understands what you’re up against, and how to protect you.
Attorney Jackie L. Russell concentrates her practice on nursing licensure defense. As an attorney, she represented the interests of Minnesota nurses for years through her work as the Nursing Practice and Regulatory Specialist and in-house General Counsel for the Minnesota Nurses Association; prior to becoming an attorney, Jackie worked as a licensed nurse in emergency medicine, cardiac step-down, and trauma care. Jackie’s unique combination of experience in nursing and law makes her an effective, compassionate advocate for nurses facing a challenge to their license.
As a nurse, you are accustomed to being the one who takes care of others. When your license is on the line, it’s time to get the support and advocacy you deserve.
When a complaint is filed against you with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, one of the possible outcomes is discipline against your license, including suspension or revocation. A complaint may be filed for many reasons; an attorney offers your best defense against all of them.
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As both a nurse and an attorney, I have spent my entire career preparing for my current work representing nurses in licensure and disciplinary matters. I understand that even the most dedicated nurses can face a complaint or investigation. I am committed to giving you the advice and advocacy you need, and the support you deserve during this challenging time.
While you are not required to have one, you should have an attorney. Your license and career could be at risk and, besides you, your attorney is the only person involved in the process who is focused on protecting your interests.
While outcomes cannot be guaranteed, the best way to defend against a potential disciplinary action against your license is to be represented by an experienced nurse attorney who knows the process and can help you navigate its complications. You should, ideally, reach out to an attorney as soon as you are aware you are under investigation and before you respond to the Board of Nursing.
It is possible to have your license reinstated after a suspension, but much more difficult after a revocation. An experienced nurse attorney can be an invaluable help in having your license restored.
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