Chart Like Your License Depends
on It — Because It Does.
What if you could feel confident every time your documentation
was reviewed by boards or lawyers?
Introducing Charting to Protect Your Professional License, a 60-minute, self-paced CE course that
turns your documentation into your best legal defense.
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Why Your Charting Can Make or Break Your Career
Why Your Charting Can Make
or Break Your Career
Most nursing programs barely touch real-world charting, and orientation is inconsistent. EHRs are clunky, and the pressure of time pushes nurses into shortcuts. But here’s the truth every nurse needs to hear: if it isn’t documented, it’s treated as if it never happened. Boards of Nursing, lawyers, and auditors don’t care about intentions — they care about your chart.
The 3 biggest charting challenges putting your license at risk:
Lack of
Training
Nursing school barely covered charting. Orientation skipped details. Now you’re second-guessing your notes
Clunky Systems & Shortcuts
EHRs are a maze. Copy-paste
feels faster, but gaps leave
you exposed.
Fear of Getting
It Wrong
BON expects one thing, policy says another. Anxiety builds every time you chart.
And when an incident happens, those gaps don’t just put your employer at risk — they put your license, your livelihood, and your reputation on the line.
Imagine This Instead…
You know exactly what to write and what not to write, so your chart speaks for itself.
When peer review, audit, or BON investigation happens, your documentation becomes your defense.
You leave every shift confident your charting is complete, clear, and compliant.
When your records are strong, cases get dropped and your career stays protected. Legal Nurse Consulting & Healthcare Compliance.
Hi, I’m Maggie.
I’ve sat on the other side of the chart.
As a former Board of Nursing investigator and civil legal nurse expert, I’ve reviewed thousands of records in cases where a nurse’s license — and career — was on the line.
Here’s what I learned:
Good, caring nurses often weren’t in trouble because of what they did. They were in trouble because of what they didn’t document.
I’ve seen careers destroyed by missing notes, vague entries, and weak documentation. That’s why I created Charting to Protect Your Professional License — training I wish every nurse had before stepping into practice.
The Solution: The What, The How, The Why
Protecting your career means more than being skilled and compassionate. If your charting doesn’t hold up,
your career can still be on the line.
That’s why this course gives you:
What to document
How to document
Why boards and lawyers
scrutinize every entry
With these three in place, you’ll never second-guess a note again. Your chart becomes your best defense.
What’s Inside The Program
Inside this 60-minute session, you’ll learn step-by-step how to replace shortcuts and guesswork
with confident, defensible documentation:
Inside this 60-minute session, you’ll learn step-by-step how to replace shortcuts and guesswork with confident, defensible documentation:
Module 1
Why charting isn’t just a task — it’s your protection. Learn the difference between policy vs. BON/legal standards.
Module 2
The top pitfalls that put nurses in trouble (and how to avoid them).
Module 3
A BON-ready checklist with acronyms & prompts to stop second-guessing.
Module 4
Practice tricky scenarios (falls, refusals, late entries) with language that holds up under review.
Module 5
Behind-the-scenes of BON investigations: what reviewers look for, timelines, and how documentation changes outcomes.
Plus, You’ll Get These Bonuses
20+ Page BON-Ready Handout
Checklists, acronyms, SOAP prompts, and examples for your next shift.
Exclusive Coaching & Mentoring Discount
Save on 1:1 support to apply strategies directly to your specialty.
Here’s Everything You’ll Get for Just $35
Here’s Everything You’ll Get
for Just $35
✔ 1-Hour Self-Paced Video Training
Learn at your own pace with clear, step-by-step guidance you can revisit anytime.
Learn at your own pace with clear, step-by-step guidance
you can revisit anytime.
✔ Certificate of Completion + 1 CE Credit
Not only will you walk away with new skills, but you will also receive a certificate and one CE credit to recognize your achievement.
✔ Bonus #1: 20+ Page BON-Ready Handout
A detailed guide filled with checklists, acronyms, SOAP prompts, and real examples to use on your next shift.
✔ Bonus #2: Exclusive Coaching/Mentoring Discount
Take advantage of exclusive savings on private guidance tailored to your professional needs.
What Nurses Are Saying
“Maggie Ortiz, MSN, RN, is an excellent nurse educator. Her ability to simplify complex issues makes her an excellent resource for practicing nurses.” – Kathleen Kearney
“As a fellow nurse and healthcare consultant, I recently had the pleasure of taking Maggie’s charting course. I enrolled…” – Demetrius Kirk
“I trust Maggie Ortiz in all things regarding professional nursing licensure. Her background provides unique perspective…” – Karen Weidlich
“You are an incredible source of support for those of us who were struggling. Thank you from a Nurse.”
– Patricia Springstead
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. You can take the course at your own speed. It takes about 60 minutes to complete, and you can pause or resume anytime.
Can I rewatch the modules?
Yes. You’ll have unlimited access for 90 days, so you can review the material as often as you’d like. Only one CE credit is issued per participant.
Is there CE credit?
Yes. You’ll earn 1 CE credit after completing the course and post-survey. It counts toward your continuing education requirements.
Is it live?
No. It’s an on-demand course you can start anytime. For live sessions or group options, please email [email protected]
Will it apply to my specialty?
Yes. The general version fits all specialties, and there’s also a Surgical Services version for perioperative staff.
Can Maggie teach my staff?
Yes. Maggie offers organizational training for teams who want to learn together.
Can I book Maggie?
Yes. You can schedule individual coaching or mentoring sessions directly with Maggie.
Is this legal advice?
No. The course provides education and guidance but is not legal advice.
Is the course accessible?
Yes. The training is mobile-friendly, includes captions, and comes with a printable handout for easy reference.
You Have Two Choices Right Now…
Keep hoping your charting is “good enough,” second-guessing notes, and lying awake wondering “Did I chart that?”
OR
In just 60 minutes, learn exactly what BON, lawyers, and auditors look for — and get the checklist, examples, and confidence to defend your license and your career.
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