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Case Study: A patient’s husband filed a lawsuit against a family nurse practitioner for allegedly missing a test result notification on the EHR system, which led to his wife’s delayed colon cancer diagnosis. https://bit.ly/3uW0LlL

Happy New Year! Students: This is a great time to help protect your hard work as you begin clinicals. Although you may not have a job yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t get sued. Our malpractice insurance for student nurses starts at only $35 a year.



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Are you a student nurse? As you practice skills in the field, remember that you can add “student” coverage to a current NSO professional policy if you are back in school and it becomes a requirement.

Student Nurse Malpractice Insurance NSO student nurse malpractice insurance for student nurses insurance can help protect nursing students from the risk of malpractice lawsuits. Read more about NSO nursing student malpractice insurance and student nurse practitioner liability insurance here.

From malpractice lawsuits to confidentiality issues, nurses must be aware of their legal obligations and rights to avoid potential legal challenges. Our team is here to help.

5 Common Legal Issues in Nursing While registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses (“nurses”) work to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients, they may also face a range of potential legal challenges - from malpractice lawsuits to licensing board complaints - that can have a significant impact on their...

Operation Nightingale underscored two elemental truths about the industry. It spoke to the important role that State Boards of Nursing play in nursing regulation and protecting the public. It also highlighted how crucial it is for nurses to carry their own professional liability insurance, to help ensure they have their own attorney who can represent them and help them protect their license in the event of a disciplinary action.

It is incumbent on policymakers and healthcare administrators to address the societal issues and system vulnerabilities that drive workplace safety issues and violence against healthcare workers.

Recent advancements in AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics technologies show promise in aiding nurse training, patient intake, clinical decision-making, diagnosis, and more. However, the integration and use of these innovations present legal and ethical challenges that nurses should be aware of.

Leaders will need to be creative and take a multifaceted approach to recruitment and retention – from promoting a healthy work environment to recognizing employees and conducting “stay” interviews.

Improved health outcomes, better access to care, more frequent patient-provider communication, lessened strain on nursing shortages – these are just a few of the many positive upshots of telehealth developments. But as virtual care becomes more popular, it’s important for nurses to understand the risks unique to the practice of telehealth.

As the shortage of primary care providers continues and care increasingly shifts away from hospitals, NPs will be a key factor in helping improve the nation’s healthcare. The FPA landscape is poised to similarly transform, necessitating a keen awareness of how scope of practice and risk will be altered.

Stay tuned as we highlight what we anticipate will be the biggest challenges, opportunities and changes for nurses in the year ahead. Share your predictions in the comments!

In this case study, a malfunctioning hospital bed is blamed for the strangulation death of a man, underlining why it's important for nurses to inspect the environment for hazards and correct dangerous conditions.

Nurse Case Study: Malfunctioning hospital bed blamed for strangulation death Malfunctioning hospital bed blamed for strangulation death of man – $1 million settlement in Texas with some parties – confidential settlement with others.

If you become a certified nursing assistant (CNA), and work as an intern or volunteer prior to graduation, you should consider your own student nurse practitioner policy. https://bit.ly/47oow42

AI is being applied to healthcare in a multitude of ways, from documentation to diagnosis. Nurses, it's important to stay current on those applications and consider how your practice will be impacted. https://bit.ly/3MIz9GX

It is much more likely that you'll be involved in an adverse licensing action than a medical malpractice payment. Know your risk and how to help protect your license. https://bit.ly/3SFXCR9

Professional and Student | Malpractice Insurance NSO malpractice insurance can help protect you and the important role you play in patient care. We provide coverage tailored to meet your specific needs.

Having a claim made against you is stressful. We're here at every step. This guide will help you understand the process. https://bit.ly/46XLoac

Case study: A post-surgical Alzheimer's patient died of sepsis as a result of pressure ulcers. The defending RN was accused of failure to monitor and inadequate documentation. Ultimately the case settled for more than $220,000. https://bit.ly/3MvcTQX

Do you own a nursing business or practice? Use our sample risk management plan to identify and evaluate your risks – and take steps to help reduce them. Nurse's orders! https://bit.ly/46zuwqp

Happy Thanksgiving to our amazing nurses. A special thank you to those who are working this holiday to care for their patients.

The short answer? Yes! NSO provides coverage for over 80 different types of healthcare professional licenses and certifications, you can have more than one profession under one policy and one premium. Your premium is determined by which of your licenses carries the highest exposure. Read our FAQs for more information, or call our team for help. https://bit.ly/492aTZK

Documentation issues can have serious legal consequences. Here are the dos and don’ts of defensive documentation in electronic health records. https://bit.ly/3S5Orcd

Multiple studies have proven the effectiveness of NPs in improving patient outcomes. With the increased adoption of full practice authority (FPA) on the horizon, NPs are poised to make an even greater difference in the years ahead. https://bit.ly/3PUUAFy

Reading case studies – such as this one about the aftermath of failure to screen and test for lead poisoning – and mirroring lessons learned in your own NP practice is a great way to help safeguard your career. https://bit.ly/48X76Nv

Greetings from the Lone Star state! Our Christie Susko is at Sigma Nursing's 47th Biennial Convention for a few days of networking, learning and celebrating our wonderful industry. Be sure to pop by booth #205 to say hi!

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! Thank you to these dedicated professionals who bring passion, intelligence and dedication to their patients every day.

Our Jen Flynn is presenting today at Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners’ 20th annual conference. The theme this year is “Power of the Past – Force of the Future”.

ICYMI: We are thrilled to offer installment payment plans for premiums that are more than $250! Learn more about how NSO can help protect the career you love. https://bit.ly/3rkoDOG

Does the thought of completing incident reports make you cringe? Flip your thinking and learn how they can serve as an important tool to help keep you and your patients safe. https://bit.ly/401udlQ