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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to The Association of American Medical Colleges , by 2030, we will face a physician shortage of 40,000 and 100,000 doctors. Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? What can NPs do to protect themselves from malpractice claims? percent of licensed NPs in the U.S.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

Nurse Code

It’s crucial to work and gain experience as an RN because Legal Nurse Consultants are required to have a solid background in Clinical Nursing since most healthcare legal cases are based on medical malpractice. According to the bureau, there’ll be a 9% increase in RNs between 2020-2030. Can Nurses Become Consultants?