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How To Close A Practice – The Right Way

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Malpractice Insurance & Professional License: Notify your state licensing board of your upcoming office closure. Contact the state and local tax and business licensing departments to cancel your licenses and formally close/dissolve your business entity (such as an LLC or corporation) if applicable.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

Being criminally charged with harm to a patient would probably make a top 10 list of nurses’ worst fears, along with being a defendant in a professional negligence lawsuit or losing their license to practice. The former employee had power of attorney for the patient’s health care, and the nurse thought this would cover any legal issues.

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Cover Letters: Do I need one?

New Thing Nurse

Nurse License & Legal Issues - If you have any issues with your nursing license, you need to explain this in a cover letter. This would include delays in getting it issued. This will reassure potential employers that you are committed to relocating.

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Nurse Practitioner Independent Practice: Start Your Own or Buy a Practice?

Nurse Practitioners in Business

There are no pre-existing issues… only what you bring to the table. Starting anew means you don’t inherit any problems an existing practice might have, such as outdated equipment, unresolved legal issues, or a tarnished reputation. The Cons Everything has pros and cons, including starting a practice.

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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

Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand. 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.

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This Could Be You: Cullen Law Under Scrutiny

Nurse.com

Division of Consumer Affairs or their licensing boards. Know that the law says that the professional does not have to be reported for substance abuse if that person is willing to check into a licensed recovery and monitoring program. Request a copy of the supporting documents as well, Pietro said.