Nurse

Ex-School Nurse in Legal Battle Accused of Misusing Prescription Medication in Arlington Heights

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Arlington Heights, IL – A former school nurse is facing legal challenges after being accused of improperly handling prescription medications at an elementary school in suburban Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by concerned parents, claims that the nurse compromised student safety through the unauthorized use of prescription drugs intended for the pupils. The complaint details how the nurse, employed at a local Arlington Heights elementary school, allegedly manipulated records to obtain prescription medications prescribed to students. The discrepancies were noticed after an internal review conducted by school officials who observed inconsistencies in the medication logs maintained … Read more

Florida Nurse Practitioner Settles Religious Accommodation Lawsuit with CVS, Ending Year-Long Battle Over Contraceptive Prescriptions

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Tequesta, Florida — A Florida nurse practitioner, Gunna Kristofersdottir, who sought exemption from prescribing contraceptive drugs due to her religious beliefs, has reached a settlement with her employer, CVS Health Corporation and its MinuteClinic subsidiary, concluding more than a year of legal contention. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Senior Counsel at First Liberty, Stephanie Taub, representing Kristofersdottir, expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the case, stating that it brings resolution to the nurse’s grievances. Kristofersdottir has been employed at the CVS MinuteClinic in Tequesta for several years. The issue began when … Read more

Healthcare Workers Rally for Legislation Following Violent Attack on Florida Nurse

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LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — A health care community in Florida is rallying for legislative action following a brutal attack on a nurse at Palms West Hospital, sparking broader concerns about the safety of medical professionals. Healthcare workers gathered outside Saint Mary’s, where the injured nurse is currently in critical condition, calling for immediate intervention from state lawmakers. Dr. Sandra Risoldi, a nurse participating in the protest, expressed urgency over the situation. “We need immediate legislative intervention; this situation is escalating. Recent incidents nationwide underline the urgent need for legislative action and protections,” she said. The incident … Read more

Trial Halted: Jury Discharged in Case Against Aesthetic Nurse Charged with Illegal Medication Sales

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Bangor, Northern Ireland — A trial involving a local aesthetics nurse, facing allegations of illegally distributing prescription medications, was abruptly halted and the jury dismissed. Nichola Hawes, 49, owner of Nichola Hawes Aesthetics Clinic in Bangor, is accused of 31 counts related to the unlawful possession and supply of medicinal products and fraud by false representation. The decision to discharge the jury came from a judge at the Downpatrick Crown Court, following what was described as intensive legal discussions. The court resolved that procedural issues made the continuation of the trial unfeasible at this stage. … Read more