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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? percent of licensed NPs in the U.S.

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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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Opinion: ReDonda Vaught Conviction Raises Serious Concerns for Healthcare Delivery

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

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.