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A nurse and an attorney representing nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing
Taralynn Mackay is an attorney and a licensed registered nurse in Texas who uses her nursing background to represent nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing. Ms. Mackay is Board Certified in Administrative Law (law involved with representing health care providers before licensing boards).
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When I am not representing nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing, I try to find time to give information on my three blogs: , , and
I also try to find time to write articles and give seminars on nursing law and documentation dangers. What can I say, I am an attorney so I love to talk.
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Acquired: 1993
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1411 West Ave., Suite 200, Austin, TX, 78701
129 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2014 | Administrative Law
Best TX BON Attorney Ever!!!!!
Mrs. Mackay is awesome. I didn't even end up having to hire her. She just had a consult with me over the phone and told me the best step to take first and I did. Afterwards when I went to hire her, she just told me that I shouldn't have any problems with TX BON and if I did then call her but the...
Thank you for the lovely comments, but I want to make two corrections -- I started my law practice working for the Texas Medical Board (known then as the Texas Board of Medical Examiners) not the Texas Nursing Board. I also want to clarify the TX BON attorneys do not give illegal false information rather their focus is on the their employer, the Board, and not the nurse and thus they are not allowed to advise the nurse.
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2014 | Licensing
Excellent counsel and outstanding representation
Excellent counsel who provided outstanding representation in my interaction with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Should I ever need legal assistance regarding my nursing license again, I wouldn't hesitate to retain Ms. McKay again.
Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2014 | Administrative Law
Excellent counsel and representation
I needed help with an investigation by the Board pertaining to a matter that happened many years ago. Taralynn (I feel comfortable enough with her to use her first name. I am usually more formal than that) immediately put me at ease and walked me through all the steps and strategies needed to deal w...
Posted by Rebecca | July 22, 2014 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Honest and truly experienced
Ms. Mackay was very experienced and very honest with every aspect of my disciplinary complaint by the BON. I felt reassured that she practiced bedside nursing for years prior to becoming an attorney. This added to a certain comfort level. I felt that she "got it"; where other attorneys were more t...
Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2014 | Administrative Law
BON representation
Regardless of you knowing, you should not be under review by the BON, you need legal representation. PERIOD! Money well spent. Attorney Mackay was the perfect attorney as a RN and Attorney. I would have not had the results of case closed without her.
"If you are looking for a subject matter expert in nursing regulation in Texas, Taralynn is a sure bet. She understands the personalities and posture of Texas agencies like the BON, and she has the experience to provide wise counsel. From Board negotiations to a SOAH merits hearing, she is a fantastic advocate for her clients."
"Outstanding attorney. I've worked with her on both sides of the docket for over two decades. A tenacious advocate. Practical, hardworking, honest, and reliable. Extremely well versed in the licensing and defense of nurses in the state of Texas. Experienced litigator; Particulalry knowledgeable of the rules of evidence and a skilled tactician. Board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Top notch by any standard."
"Taralynn is more than just another attorney who passionately represents her clients - personally, she is also a great mentor. When I started out as a new attorney (many would say I am still a new attorney, but I digress), Taralynn was supportive of my efforts to serve nurses in Texas with the same high professional standards that she exemplifies. I believe that I would not be the attorney I am today if it was not for the advice Taralynn has offered whenever I have needed the assistance."
"Taralynn is well-known and highly respected for her passionate defense of nurses before the Texas Board of Nursing. A true professional!"
"I have known Taralynn Mackay for 16 years. I have found her to be one of the most knowledgable attorneys in Texas when it comes to the Board of Nurse Examiners. She has made numerous successful appearances before the agency. The staff knows and respects her. She is known both in Texas and nationally as an educator for nurses and the law."
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2015 Women of Distinction Award Recipient, Girl Scouts of Central Texas
2015
Board Certified - Administrative Law Recertfication, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2011
2011 Outstanding Advocate Award, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
2010
Board Certified - Administrative Law Recertfication, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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Board Certified - Administrative Law Recertification, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2000
Nursing Excellence Award, Advancing the Profession Finalist, Healthweek
2000
Board Certified - Administrative Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1997 - Present
Partner, McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP
1994 - 1997
Assistant General Counsel, Texas Medical Board
2007 - Present
The American Association of Nurse AttorneysMember
1993 - Present
Texas State Bar Association groupMember
2018 - 2019
Girl Scouts of AmericaService Unit Director -Blackland Prairie SU
2018 - 2019
American Association of Nurse Attorneys - Texas ChapterPresident
2013 - 2014
Girl Scouts of AmericaService Unit Cookie Committee-Elgin McDade
2013 - 2016
Girl Scouts of AmericaService Unit Director - Elgin McDade
2012 - 2013
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (National)Board member
2012 - 2012
The American Association of Nurse AttorneysChapter President's Council Chair
2012 - 2013
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys - Texas ChapterPresident
2010 - 2013
Journal of Nursing LawPractical Practice Editor
2010 - 2010
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (Chesapeake Nurse Attorneys chapter)Chapter President's Council Chair
2010 - 2011
Girl Scouts of AmericaService Unit Friends of Girl Scouting Chair-Elgin McDade
2009 - 2011
Girl Scouts of AmericaTroop Co-Leader
2008 - 2009
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys-Texas ChapterPresident
2005 - 2005
Elgin Humane SocietyAnimal Shelter Executive Director
2003 - 2005
Elgin Humane SocietyPresident
1999 - 2000
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys-TexasPresident
1997 - 2022
The American Association of Nurse Attorneys-Texas ChapterMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Legal Concerns For APRNs-How to Protect Your License,
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Legal Insights for Nursing Documentation-4 presentations
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Legal Concerns For APRNs-How to Protect Your License
2024
Danger: What To Do and What Not To Do
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Legal Concerns For APRNs-How to Protect Your License
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Documentation for School Nurses
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Legal Concerns For APRNs-How to Protect Your License
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Legal Concerns For APRNs-How to Protect Your License
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