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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. Whether you’re a business owner or employed by someone else, having your own policy is essential. rise in total claims.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

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Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Malpractice claim costs are on the rise. The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5%

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CNA Lawsuit Highlights 1099 Worker Rights

IntelyCare

These agencies rely on an “independent contractor” business model, meaning that nursing professionals who use their services aren’t provided with employee benefits or protections. As 1099 workers, these nursing professionals are considered to be more like an autonomous business than an employee.

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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner and Open Your Own Practice

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Become a Registered Nurse With a BSN There are many different types of nurses, from nurse assistants to licensed practical nurses to registered nurses with ADNs. To start, you need to investigate your state’s licensing requirements for medical practices. Finally, you definitely want to acquire malpractice insurance.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Being criminally charged with harm to a patient would probably make a top 10 list of nurses’ worst fears, along with being a defendant in a professional negligence lawsuit or losing their license to practice. Nurses are so busy, and this can reduce the risk of an error.” But there are some things nurses can do to protect themselves.

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Healthcare Staffing and 1099 Misclassification: Lawsuit Roundup

IntelyCare

When businesses are short-handed, contract workers seem like the ultimate quick fix — short-term help, no commitments, and a predictable, one-time cost that disappears as soon as the need recedes. If you have legal questions, you should seek the advice of an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.

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The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

Nurse.com

It can also support your account of the care provided to a patient if needed in malpractice litigation.” Overcoming challenges Nurses are busy, so it’s important that charting becomes more seamless. These are essential to protect patients and to safeguard every nurse’s license. Yet quality charting for nurses can be a challenge.