When de minimis mistakes become career-ending labels, nurses need courage, clarity, and a plan.

Hosted by Jodi O’Malley, MSN, RN · NursesOutLoud

Kansas nurses (and others nationwide) are being labeled “unprofessional” for clerical/technical lapses (late renewals, wrong checkboxes, website wording). Pressure to sign consent agreements can trigger NPDB/Nursys listings that shadow careers for years. In this post: Amy Siple’s story, why consent orders “travel,” your First 48 Hours response plan, and policy fixes we can champion together.

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We don’t fight because we’re angry; we fight because we’re ethical.

If you’re hurting, you’re not alone

Board discipline is a leading driver of moral injury among nurses. If you’re in a dark place, please talk to someone you trust today—colleague, pastor, counselor—and, if needed, the 988 Lifeline (US). Your life is priceless. Your identity is deeper than your job title.

About the Guest:

Amy Siple, APRN, FNP is a national speaker on older-adult care and clinician empowerment. A longtime LTC NP and former president of the Kansas APRN Association, she helped secure Full Practice Authority in Kansas. Learn more at amysiple.com and on Substack at AmySiple.

Contact Amy: Amysiplenp@gmail.com ~ Web: amysiple.com

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