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Discipline for Negligent Nurses Takes Time

Gov. Parris Glendening in Baltimore last August, announcing a children's health insurance program.
IN OTHER HEALTH MATTERS--Gov. Parris Glendening last year encouraged eligible families to enroll in the Children's Health Insurance Program. About 80,000 Maryland children lack any type of health insurance. (Photo courtesy of governor's office)

It takes years for the state nursing board to take action against negligent nurses--including those whose actions resulted in patient deaths, a CNS study shows.

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A former Maryland nurse was frustrated by the Maryland nursing board's drawn-out review of her case.


 

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