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Nurse Practitioner’s Prescription Results in Negligence Lawsuit

Nurse.com

The patient claimed that her allegations of negligent hiring and supervision were not governed by the state Medical Malpractice Act. The Medical Malpractice Act also stated that there’s a three-year limit on when malpractice actions can be filed unless there is “fraudulent concealment on the part of the defendant.”

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Chart Your Own Journey With Unique Nursing Opportunities

Post University

Legal Nurse Consultant: Bridging Healthcare and Law Legal nurse consultants bring clinical expertise to complex civil and criminal cases, often acting as expert witnesses during medical malpractice trials or in other situations that call for targeted insights. Many find work with law firms or insurance companies. percent of the U.S.

APRN 67
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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) offers the PMHNP role specialty through its MSN and Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs. An FNP is a nationally certified and state-licensed advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with a graduate-level education. Below are the most desirable specialties based on salary potential.