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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

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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Patient Safety Goals: Why Set Them and How to Achieve Them

Nurse.com

Patient safety issues are the leading cause of malpractice suits involving nurses. An analysis by a medical liability insurer indicated that 850 of 4,634 malpractice claims closed between 2018 and 2021 involved nurses. Remember that if patient safety is compromised, your license to practice can be compromised, as well.

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10 Years After Suspension, Nurse Seeks Reinstatement

Nurse.com

He said his nurse practitioner (NP) license was suspended over 10 years ago after the state board of nursing (BON) “refused to accept proof that refuted the allegations” against him. Since 10 years have passed since the license suspension, this option is most likely not available to the former NP now. (A