Document Licensing Malpractice 
Daily Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
In December 2019, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported that 290,000 NPs were licensed to practice in the United States. Why have malpractice claims – in terms of the amount of money awarded – been increasing? percent of licensed NPs in the U.S. percent compared to the 2017 dataset ($300,506).
Nurse Practitioners in Business
OCTOBER 26, 2024
Use a secure, HIPAA-compliant shredding service for paper documents and hard drives containing patient files. Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact your malpractice insurance to notify them of the practice closure.
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Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This means NPs can evaluate patients, diagnose, order, and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatments (including prescribing medications) under the licensing authority of the State Board of Nursing. Failure to do so could lead to malpractice claims if a patient experiences harm due to perceived negligence.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 17, 2023
Most people are hardworking and often pretty good folks, and then there are the others like those caught up in a scheme uncovered in January where several people allegedly faked diplomas and transcripts and sold them to nurses—many of whom had allegedly used them to sit for their licensing and work as nurses.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Malpractice claim costs are on the rise. The average total incurred amount of a nurse practitioner malpractice claim has increased to $332,137 – a jump of more than 10.5%
Diversity Nursing
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Licensure and Certification To legally practice as a Nurse, you must obtain and maintain a valid Nursing license or certification in the state you practice Nursing. Receiving and maintaining a Nurse's license is the first legal responsibility. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.
IntelyCare
MARCH 5, 2024
The nurse staffing app involved in the case alleged that all of the CNAs it placed in facilities were provided with a document asserting that they were independent contractors “regardless of their actual work conditions.” A: As with most situations that involve the law, the first step is to document important events or situations.
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