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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. percent of licensed NPs in the U.S.

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Skin failure: A historical perspective

American Nurse

1980s: Kennedy lesion Fast forward to the 1980s, when Karen Lou Kennedy, a nurse practitioner in a 500-bed mid-Western long-term care facility, observed that some residents rapidly developed skin breakdown, usually on their buttocks, and died within 6 weeks to months. healthcare costs. An NPIAP White Paper.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. They oversee long-term care plans and often develop close working relationships with their patients. Legal Nurse Consultant Average Hourly Salary (2023) $49.44 Travel Nurse Average Hourly Salary (2023) $38.47