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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up: Use This Checklist

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Software & Subscriptions: Monthly fees for EHR systems, telehealth platforms, or continuing education memberships should be recorded. Business Insurance: Malpractice insurance, general liability insurance, and workers compensation (if applicable) are all deductible expenses and must be tracked and recorded.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO).

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NPs and Professional Liability Insurance: Getting it Right

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Professional liability insurance, also known as malpractice insurance, is a crucial component of protecting nurse practitioners (NPs) in their practice. With more NPs practicing autonomously and an increasing number of malpractice lawsuits, insurance premiums have seen a significant increase. rise in total claims.

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Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse

Minority Nurse

According to the non-profit American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC), a legal nurse consultant (LNC) can be employed by insurance companies, law firms, risk management companies, and other organizations and agencies. Some LNCs are nurse entrepreneurs with private practice who work as consultants.

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Steps to Earn a Legal Nurse Consultant Certification in 2023

Nurse Code

Once you’ve passed the exam, you’ll apply for the licensure through your state’s Board of Nursing. Registered Nurses maintain the state licensure every two years through continuing education and professional development programs. You must have an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse Licence.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Driven by the need for increased access to care and the demand for more healthcare providers, recent legislative changes now allow nurse practitioners (NPs) in certain jurisdictions to perform a broader range of services, including diagnosing and treating patients independently. of claims in 2017 to 37.1% Informed Consent.