Risks of Abbreviations in Nurse Charting
In a fast-paced healthcare environment, it’s tempting to use abbreviations to speed up documentation. But when misused, abbreviations can do more harm than good—posing risks to patient safety, increasing liability exposure, and complicating communication among healthcare providers. Why Abbreviation Use in Nursing Documentation Can Be Dangerous Abbreviations are meant to simplify—but they often complicate. Unlike…
Read MoreCharting by Exception: What Nurses and NPs Need to Know
What is Charting by Exception? Charting by exception (CBE) is a documentation method where healthcare providers record only deviations from established patient norms. Instead of repeating data that is considered standard or unchanged, providers use pre-defined clinical standards and only chart when a patient’s condition falls outside those parameters. This technique streamlines electronic health records…
Read MoreWhat Type of Insurance Do Nurses Need?
Nurses are integral to healthcare, providing essential services across various settings. With their expanding roles and responsibilities, it’s crucial for nurses to have appropriate insurance coverage to protect their health, career, and financial well-being. Malpractice and Liability Insurance for Nurses In today’s complex healthcare landscape, nurses are increasingly exposed to legal risks that can arise…
Read MoreWhat Is and Isn’t Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
As a healthcare professional, understanding the scope and limitations of your malpractice insurance is crucial. While this insurance provides a safety net against certain professional risks, it’s essential to know what is and isn’t covered to ensure comprehensive protection. Understanding Malpractice Insurance Malpractice insurance, a subset of professional liability insurance, is designed to protect healthcare…
Read MoreNurses and The Good Samaritan Law
During protests in Denver in 2020, a group of off-duty medical professionals stepped in to treat people injured by tear gas, rubber bullets, and other crowd control measures. Some were nurses, others were EMTs or doctors—none were required to help, but they did anyway. In the process, several were injured themselves. This isn’t an isolated…
Read MoreContinuing Education Round-up for Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners are required to complete 50 hours of continuing education credits every year to maintain their licenses. The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities to obtain these hours, both in person and virtually today, providing excellent opportunities to stay on top of the latest technologies, practices and developments in the field.…
Read MoreIn-Demand Nurse Practitioner Specialties for 2022
With the healthcare industry booming, nurse practitioners (NPs) are in an excellent position to not only further their careers but fine-tune them to meet their own talents, interests, skills, and schedules. Six of the most popular specialties for NPs to pursue reflect the changing tide of the healthcare industry, which is focused on consumer-like experiences,…
Read MoreCelebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov. 7-13
Every day, nurse practitioners (NPs) work hard to diagnose, treat, and cure thousands of patients throughout the world. In the second week of November, Nurse Practitioner Week honors the contributions that nurse practitioners bring to the medical field. Many NPs are still restricted from practicing to their full ability, so Nurse Practitioner Week serves as…
Read MoreNurse Liability Insurance: 7 Reasons to Get a Policy Even If Your Workplace Is Covered
Nurse liability insurance can protect you in legal proceedings initiated by a patient, a patient’s representative, or the state board of nursing. While physicians tend to bear the brunt of such lawsuits, nurses are also regularly sued. Because they provide most aspects of hands-on patient care, nurses are at risk for regulatory, civil, and criminal…
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