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Codes of Ethics, Legal Authority, and You: A Practical Guide for Nurses
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an attorney; this content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Introduction You recently researched the topic of professional responsibility. It referenced a code of ethics. You wondered how you could violate it. You wondered what would happen if you did. You wondered if the publishing organization could do an
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Nov 522 min read
The Hidden Influencers: Why Legal Staff and In-House LNCs Are Your Key to Success
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an attorney; this content is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Introduction When legal nurse consultants discuss marketing to law firms, the conversation almost always centers on one group. Attorneys. Specifically, the partners who make decisions and control budgets. It makes sense on the surface. Partners run
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Oct 2221 min read
Beyond the Myths: How Standard of Care Actually Works in Medical Malpractice Cases
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Oct 818 min read
Tech Tools of the Trade: Essential Technology for Legal Nurse Consulting Success
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Sep 249 min read
From Resistance to Resilience: Embracing Change as Competitive Advantage
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Sep 1010 min read
Hidden Hands, Visible Liability: The Risks of Undisclosed Sub-Contracting in LNC Practice
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Aug 2711 min read
The AI Revolution in Legal Nurse Consulting: Promise, Perils, and Professional Standards
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Aug 1310 min read
The Art of Professional Discourse: Civility in Adversarial Fields
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Jul 258 min read
Nursing Care Plans: A Burdensome Documentation Practice or Roadmap to Care?
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Jul 237 min read
When Seconds Matter More Than Documentation: Challenging the Charting Standard
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Jul 98 min read
The Phenomenon of Diminishing Experience: The Pandemic of Nursing Inexperience
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Jun 257 min read
When Financial Pressures Compromise Patient Safety: Untangling Legal Responsibility
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Jun 1115 min read
Strategic Branding for LNCs: Establishing Authority While Avoiding the 'Hired Gun' Label
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
May 288 min read
Not My Boss: Who Has Authority Over A Nurse?
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
May 1411 min read
When Patients Fall: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Rights and Liability
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Apr 299 min read
Land Your First Attorney Client: A No-Nonsense Guide for Legal Nurse Consultants
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Apr 1610 min read
The Unfiltered Truth: Legal Nurse Consulting Is Not For Every Nurse
Disclaimer The information in this article is based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Apr 222 min read
Dying Wish or Death Sentence: A Legal Nurse Consultant's Guide to End-of-Life Directives and Their Failures
Disclaimer The information in this article is based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Mar 1819 min read
The ANA Code of Ethics: A New Playbook for Nursing Negligence Litigation
Disclaimer This article contains information based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not an...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Mar 1222 min read
Cash Flow or Cash Woe: An LNC Financial Infrastructure That Has Worked For Me
Disclaimer The information provided in this article is based on my education, professional knowledge, and clinical experience. I am not...
Matthew P. Garvey, DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B
Mar 58 min read
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