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Whistleblowing in Nursing: Navigating the Risks and Rewards (With Maggie Ortiz)

April 10, 2025 • Nurse.org • Season 2 • Episode 36

In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series as she talks about what it really means to blow the whistle in nursing. From reporting unsafe care to protecting your license, she breaks down your legal and ethical responsibilities, what protections you have, and why staying silent isn’t an option. She also shares tips on documenting concerns, knowing your rights, and why having liability insurance matters more than you might think.

>>Whistleblowing in Nursing: Navigating the Risks and Rewards

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[02:56] Whistleblowing in nursing.

[04:53] Whistleblower protections for nurses.

[09:45] Choosing the right lawyer.

[13:47] Duty to report negligence.

[20:00] Reporting ethical standards in nursing.

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