Nurse Practitioners in Business

JUNE 14, 2023

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.

Malpractice

Daily Nurse

APRIL 17, 2023

Most people are hardworking and often pretty good folks, and then there are the others like those caught up in a scheme uncovered in January where several people allegedly faked diplomas and transcripts and sold them to nurses—many of whom had allegedly used them to sit for their licensing and work as nurses.

Malpractice

Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Licensure and Certification To legally practice as a Nurse, you must obtain and maintain a valid Nursing license or certification in the state you practice Nursing. Licensure is the process state boards of Nursing use to determine a Nurse has attained the educational and clinical requirements to practice Nursing competently.

Malpractice

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

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%

Nurse Practitioner

Empowered Nurses

AUGUST 1, 2024

However, nursing education is not standardized. My concern is that while Nurse Practitioners are very trusted and have better outcomes than physicians, if the training is not up to par, it could lead to more problems, more malpractice cases and license discipline for NPs. 39,000 Nurse Practitioners graduated in 2022.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse.com

APRIL 18, 2023

“It can also support your account of the care provided to a patient if needed in malpractice litigation.” One study highlighted four factors — individual, social, organizational, and technological — that emerged when they held focus groups with primary care nurses and educators to understand barriers to quality documentation practices. “It

Malpractice

Empowered Nurses

AUGUST 10, 2023

Interestingly, Beckers Hospital Review just published its 2023 rankings on an educational resource site called Nursing Process. Nursing home nurses are also on the unhappy list and again many of them seem to have accusations against their licenses. I also looked at this list to see how it might correlate with malpractice claims.

Malpractice

Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

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. Nurse practitioner degrees advance the knowledge and skill you have gained during your nurse education and experience.

Nurse Practitioner

Relias

AUGUST 12, 2023

For health centers, it is imperative to conduct risk management activities to prevent harm to patients and reduce medical malpractice claims. In the case of FQHCs, they have the opportunity to obtain medical malpractice coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act.

Malpractice

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Commit to Learning and Networking It’s important to embrace lifelong learning, not just for the purpose of maintaining your license. Take advantage of continuing education opportunities, workshops, and certifications that are relevant to your specialty. Here are some strategies to help you navigate this new journey.

Malpractice

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Commit to Learning and Networking It’s important to embrace lifelong learning, not just for the purpose of maintaining your license. Take advantage of continuing education opportunities, workshops, and certifications that are relevant to your specialty. Here are some strategies to help you navigate this new journey.

Malpractice

Registered Nursing

APRIL 30, 2025

Whether through virtual patient care, educational platforms, or healthcare consulting, licensed RNs can build flexible, rewarding careers without stepping into a traditional clinical setting. Nurse Educator (Online) Online nurse educators teach future nurses in accredited LPN, RN, and BSN programs. According to the U.S.

Nursing Informatics

Board Vitals - Nursing

MAY 26, 2019

Causing Harm to Patients Malpractice is a serious offense. When a nurse is caught diverting drugs it can result in criminal prosecution, loss of license, loss of employment, jail time, home monitoring, detox, rehab and more. Do not make up education, training, or certification.

Malpractice

Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With their comprehensive understanding of both fields, legal nurse consultants play a vital role in a variety of legal settings, from medical malpractice cases to personal injury lawsuits. In addition, legal nurse consultants play an essential role in educating attorneys, juries, and other legal professionals on medical concepts and evidence.

Malpractice

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

JULY 9, 2020

Nurses have the education and experience to participate and succeed in many side hustles in which others may not be able to be involved. Tutors can make up to $60 an hour or more, depending on their level of nursing experience, education, and teaching experience.

Malpractice

Every Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Educational Roles Being a nurse educator —whether for staff development in a clinical setting or as a faculty member at a nursing school—is an excellent way to give back to your profession and help others who are just starting out on their own nursing paths.

Pharmaceutical

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

3 Their responsibilities include monitoring patients during procedures and educating on pain management. They specialize in women’s reproductive care and childbirth and perform physical exams, educate new parents on infant care and provide postpartum care. They administer anesthesia to patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Code

JULY 2, 2022

The Nursing Program must be accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The education requirement for an undergraduate Accredited Program varies, but you’ll most likely be required to have a high school Diploma.

Malpractice

Nurse.com

JUNE 22, 2022

The hospital fired her, and the Tennessee Board of Nursing revoked her license after a hearing in which she testified she had been “complacent” and “distracted” during the incident. Traditionally, that has been dealt with through the licensing boards and civil lawsuits. They do make mistakes.

Malpractice

Nurse.com

APRIL 23, 2023

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. Another vague statement is, “Patient educated, verbalizes understanding.”

Legal Issues