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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Prepare and communicate how emergencies will be handled during the time leading up to the closure. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. If possible, provide referrals to other local healthcare providers for ongoing care.

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When Nurses Need to Report Criminal Matters to the Board

Empowered Nurses

One key legal responsibility is self-reporting criminal matters to the appropriate nursing board or regulatory body. Failing to do so can result in severe disciplinary actions, including license suspension or revocation. The requirement to report is typically triggered by charges, convictions, or any legal action against the nurse.

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires strong clinical skills, excellent problem-solving, top-notch communication skills, and a deep understanding of the legal obligations and implications of Nursing practice. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.

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Questions you should ask before volunteering

American Nurse

Is the type of event aligned with your nursing license, experience, and knowledge? Are you practicing in a state for which you hold a valid nursing license at the level you intend to practice (such as RN, APRN, or licensed practical/licensed vocational nurse)? Emerg Med J. 2017;34(10):680-685. 2014;18(3):31-34.

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How Nurse Scheduling Software Can Transform Your Business? 

Celayix

Moreover, nurses come with diverse qualifications and certifications, such as: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). In a digital age, nurses can access their schedules online, making it easier to communicate their availability and choose shifts.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

Nurse Code

Step 3: Gain Experience as a Registered Nurse Now that you have a license to practice as an RN in your state, it’s time to step out and get a job. Apart from the Legal Nurse Consultant Certified administered by ALNCCB, you can also earn certification from the National Alliance of Certified Legal Nurse Consultants (NACLNC).

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Do’s and don’ts of defensive documentation

American Nurse

Documentation issues also can impact your license; the board of nursing may take disciplinary action or even rescind a license in the case of documentation maleficence. percent) of all license protection matters related to documentation involved fraudulent or falsified patient care or billing records. Don’t be subjective.