LINCOLN — Governor Ricketts has signed a bill into law that protects Nebraska nurses.
The measure would ban retaliation against nurses who file complaints with the state. It would also guarantee confidentiality for nurses even if their allegations become public record.
The issue arose from a situation last year when two nurses filed complaints that the Department of Health and Human Services disclosed their names to their supervisors after the pair alleged unethical behavior.
The bill was backed by the Nebraska Nurses Association and the Nebraska Medical Association.
