Legal Frontiers: Navigating Healthcare Challenges with Lori Brown

The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast

The frustrations stemming from the constraints within the nursing profession can be quite pronounced. Lori Brown, our guest on this episode of N&H, experienced this firsthand and decided to make a significant career shift to become an attorney.

In our conversation, we delve into various aspects, including outdated regulations, the prevailing culture within nursing, and the established norms in healthcare units. Lori sheds light on some critical issues, such as staffing ratios, legal actions against Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) professionals facing lawsuits for adopting the title of "doctor." We also explore recent high-profile healthcare cases that have gained media attention, such as the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya," which delves into the negligence and imprisonment case of Maya Kowalski. Additionally, we discuss the gripping narratives presented in Serial's "The Retrievals Podcast," recounting the theft of Fentanyl by a nurse from thousands of IVF patients. The Wonderly podcast "Exposed" is also on the docket, examining the disturbing case of a Columbia University physician who sexually assaulted thousands of patients.Our conversation extends to the realm of nurse entrepreneurship, exploring the possibilities and challenges that come with it. Lori shares insights from her personal journey, which she describes as her "HERO's" journey, offering a unique perspective on navigating the intricacies of the healthcare landscape.

Lorie Brown, RN, MN, JD, has maintained her life-long love of the nursing profession. She graduated from Indiana University school of nursing with a BSN in 1982. She then attended the University of California at Los Angeles school of nursing and obtained a master’s degree. A dedicated nurse for twelve years, she practiced in medical-surgical nursing, gynecology, urology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery and home health care. She maintains her license, and is a camp nurse every summer. The frustrating limitations caused by antiquated rules, nursing culture, and even unit status quo caused Lorie to shift her focus to law. Ms. Brown studied Law at Indiana University, earning her J.D. in 1990. For over 23 years, she’s been representing nurses and other health professionals. Lorie Brown is currently working as a Nurse Attorney and President of Brown Law Office, a National Law Firm for Nurses.

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