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How Do I Report an Arizona Nurse For Unprofessional Behavior?

If someone would like to file a complaint against a nurse licensed in Arizona they must first determine if the alleged conduct is reportable. Here is a link to the Board’s website where an individual can file a complaint: Submit a Complaint.

Arizona Nursing Complaint

The following behaviors will not be investigated by the Arizona Board of Nursing:

  • Rudeness to peers
  • Co-worker disputes
  • Personality conflicts
  • Absenteeism
  • Tardiness
  • Labor-management disputes such as work schedules/wages/wrongful termination
  • Resignation without notice whereby a patient assignment has not been accepted.

Reportable Nurse Conduct

Below is a list of conduct that can be reported:

  • Information that a nurse or certificate holder may be mentally or physically unable to safely practice nursing or perform nursing related duties
  • Conduct involving practicing beyond the scope of practice of the license or certificate. Examples include knowingly giving a medication not authorized by a treating provider, obtaining laboratory or other tests not authorized by a treating provider, unauthorized adjusting of dosage
  • Conduct which leads to the dismissal for unsafe nursing practice or conduct or other unprofessional conduct
  • Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to high risk/harm to a patient and required medical intervention
  • Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to the death of a patient
  • Conduct involving the misuse of alcohol or other chemical substances to the extent that nursing practice may be impaired or may be detrimentally impacted
  • Actual or suspected drug diversion
  • Pattern of failure to account for medications; failing to account for wastage of control drugs
  • Falsification of medical or treatment records
  • Pattern of inappropriate judgment or nursing skill
  • Failing to assess or intervene in behalf of patient(s)
  • Conduct involving sexual contact with a patient, patient family member or other dual relationships
  • Conduct involving physical/verbal patient abuse
  • Conduct involving misappropriation, theft or exploitation of a patient
  • Practicing nursing without a valid nursing license
  • Violation of a disciplinary sanction imposed on the nurse’s license by the board
  • Conduct that deceives, defrauds or harms the public

If you’re interested in learning more about our Arizona Nursing Board Complaint services and how to protect your rights, set up a consultation with Chelle Law and our Arizona Nursing Attorney reach out to us today.

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