Filing a Complaint
State and Territorial Boards of Nursing: What Every Nurse Needs to Know
This brochure offers nurses an explanation of what boards of nursing (BONs) do for the profession and those who work in it. This brochure provides information regarding:
- A BON's investigation into violations of a state's nurse practice act (NPA)
- The process for filing a complaint against a nurse who has exhibited unsafe, negligent or incompetent behavior
- What a nurse can expect while their complaint is being investigated
Your State Board of Nursing Works for You: A Health Care Consumer's Guide
This brochure explains how a board of nursing protects the public and
- Serves as a guide for consumers who have experienced or witnessed a nurse exhibiting unsafe, negligent or incompetent behavior
- Explains what consumers can expect when a complaint is being investigated
- Defines various nursing roles and responsibilities