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Contributing to the Profession: Why Nursing Education Matters

Minority Nurse

Instead, nurses are publicly placed on trial for system errors and named in lawsuits for medical malpractice. For a job that requires an advanced degree, any nurse educator could be better served with more lucrative uses of their degree, such as a nurse practitioner or joining an organization’s nursing leadership. Absolutely!

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7 Jobs You Can Do With a BSN Degree Besides Nursing

Every Nurse

Leadership Roles Many people with BSN degrees go on to fulfill administrative, managerial, and leadership roles within physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and other similar settings.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

Minority Nurse

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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8 Strategies for Improving Nurse Engagement

Relias

Top perks also included bonuses, profit sharing, malpractice insurance, and funded educational opportunities. Inadequate leadership Employees often leave a workplace solely because of their manager. Leadership sets the tone, which is conveyed to (and through) staff. Daily obstacles can frustrate staff beyond repair.

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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. So, polish your resume and visit local health care facilities, seeking employment opportunities.

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Webinar Recap: What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know About Misclassification Lawsuits

IntelyCare

Facilities can be found at fault for using 1099 labor to fill their staffing gaps during an audit for a variety of reasons, and therefore face a number of risks, including: Patient sub-standard care malpractice claims Increased co-employment risk related to overtime pay owed Tax and claim exposure related to unpaid payroll taxes And more.

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33 Nursing Specialties in Demand in 2023

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

The nurse executive role specialty prepares students for senior leadership roles in various disciplines, from manager and director to supervisor and chief nursing officer. These cases include medical malpractice, personal injury and long-term care litigation. Legal Nurse Consultant Average Hourly Salary (2023) $49.44