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

Minority Nurse

Since 2023, 27 states and the District of Columbia have granted NPs full practice authority (AANP, 2023). Courts increasingly recognize NPs as independent providers, which affects how liability is assigned in medical malpractice cases. increase compared to the average total incurred in the 2017 dataset ($300,506). Documentation.

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Is Nurse Midwifery the Right Pathway for You?

Registered Nursing

Dual Specialization Options Duration: 3+ years full-time Focus: Combined Women’s Health NP and Midwifery certifications Best for: Maximum versatility in practice settings Programs to consider: Emory University, Ohio State University, University of California San Francisco The Rewards: Why Midwives Love Their Work Understanding the deeply rewarding (..)

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Jill Fallows Macaluso Esq., RN

Penn Nursing

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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Honors for The Nursing Site

The Nursing Site

Berxi is one of the leading malpractice insurance companies servicing nurses. Please check out their website and the other bloggers, blogs and vlogs they have honored for 2023. I would like to thank Berxi Insurance once again for bestowing honors for The Nursing Site as one of the Best Nursing Bloggers Around.

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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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What you need to understand about Medicare cuts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Just yesterday, I had a Nurse Practitioner ask me if she should stop seeing Medicare patients with the 2023 CUTS that she is reading about in professional publications. In fact, at 66 years old, I am a beneficiary of Medicare Part B and a Medigap plan. This is a perfect example of DECEPTION in my opinion.

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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.