by Theresa Drass | Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral Health, justice system, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Public Health
🧑🏼‍🏫I recently had a powerful conversation with my nursing students about the critical role of community support and continuing care planning in successful behavioral health recovery. 🧑‍⚕️ We discussed the ideal scenario – a comprehensive, patient-centered approach...
by Theresa Drass | Jun 16, 2024 | Behavioral Health, children, Fathers, healthcare, Hockey, justice system, Overdose Prevention
For years, my mom only saw snippets of my work life – hurried phone calls, nights spent covering the hospital, missed holidays, and the occasional enthusiastic rant about saving lives. This all changed when I invited her to witness, firsthand, the heart of what I do....
by Theresa Drass | May 10, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Advocacy, Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consultant
In describing my autobiography of 23 years ago, my professor wrote, “This is one of the most memorable pieces I have ever read…. I mean, ever, by anybody, your story is gripping, poignant, frightening, hopeful and very powerful……”  On one of my first shifts...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 16, 2024 | #personalgrowth, Community, Consultant, healthcare, justice system, Legal Nurse Consultant, Nurse Administration, Nurse Consultant
As a nurse executive and hospital administrator with years of experience navigating complex healthcare projects, I’ve seen firsthand the power of thorough assessment, meticulous planning, and solid preparation. As a legal nurse consultant, I continue to see that...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 16, 2024 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Consultant, justice system, Legal Nurse Consultant
Extraordinary Interpersonal Skills and Emotional Intelligence: Navigate complex patient interactions: Mental health nurses are adept at building rapport, trust, and therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing emotional distress. This skill translates...
by Theresa Drass | Dec 29, 2023 | Christmas, CMS regulations, Community, Consultant, justice system, Lawsuits, Legal Nurse Consultant, Medical Malpractice
Every year, as holiday lights twinkle and gingerbread scents fill the air, there’s a familiar melody that rises above the festive din. It’s not a jolly jingle, but the soaring crescendo of “Do-Re-Mi,” serenading us from within the cozy confines...
