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. The former employee had power of attorney for the patient’s health care, and the nurse thought this would cover any legal issues.

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Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand. 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. Receiving and maintaining a Nurse's license is the first legal responsibility.

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Nurse Code

JULY 2, 2022

Step 3: Gain Experience as a Registered Nurse Now that you have a license to practice as an RN in your state, it’s time to step out and get a job. Apart from the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified administered by ALNCCB, you can also earn certification from the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC).

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Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

MAY 12, 2022

It would be useful information to survey providers who retire their licenses and identify if the Vaught case contributed to their decision to find other careers. Does this mean personal liability (malpractice) insurance could essentially be null? Malpractice insurance protects us financially, but certainly not criminally.

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