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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , laws and regulations granting NPs full practice authority enable NPs to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification without physician oversight. increase compared to the average total incurred in the 2017 dataset ($300,506). Informed Consent.

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

Community Health: Serving vulnerable populations, addressing healthcare disparities, and operating within interdisciplinary teamsoften with more structured schedules but potentially lower compensation.

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Jill Fallows Macaluso Esq., RN

Penn Nursing

She had me go into the classrooms and educate kids on healthy eating and dental health.” She says, “I knew with my nursing and law background that I could work in health care administration, medical malpractice, a law firm, or a pharmaceutical company, but that really only scratches the surface. Successful nurses are everywhere.”

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Understanding Medical Malpractice in Delaware: A Guide for Nurses

American Nurse

Patient safety is paramount, and yet, despite best efforts, medical malpractice incidents can lead to potential legal repercussions. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice. This article aims to educate Delaware nurses about the elements of medical malpractice.

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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

Relias

One of the most pressing issues today is the rise of “nuclear verdicts” in obstetrics — staggering malpractice awards that exceed $10 million. The rise of nuclear verdicts in obstetrics Obstetrics has always been a high-risk area for medical malpractice. With the complex nature of childbirth, the stakes are incredibly high.

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Happiest Areas to Work in Nursing

Empowered Nurses

Interestingly, Beckers Hospital Review just published its 2023 rankings on an educational resource site called Nursing Process. I also looked at this list to see how it might correlate with malpractice claims. The survey determined the 15 happiest and unhappiest jobs for nurses.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

Minority Nurse

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.