How easy is it to lose a license in correctional setting?

NottaSpringChik, BSN, RN · May 6, 2017

I was just talking about this with the nurses at work; people were saying, don't get the insurance (unless you are rich), because lawyers can find out you have it and sue you personally instead of just the prison.

I've heard this on hospital nursing too;and I wonder if it is true. I have my own Liability Insurance. I dont trust the employer that much.

DolceVita, ADN, BSN, RN · May 13, 2017

I was just talking about this with the nurses at work; people were saying, don't get the insurance (unless you are rich), because lawyers can find out you have it and sue you personally instead of just the prison.

That is some very misinformed thinking by people who have probably no direct experience or knowledge in that area. Always have your own insurance. The cost is minimal to protect yourself and your livelihood (license and reputation). My NSO is a smidge over 100 a year. I spend more on starbuck's. Even good nurses make mistakes, plus I volunteer.

AngelKissed857, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2017

Before anyone else panics about NSO not covering correctional nurses, I just checked my policy, then called NSO. They do not exclude any work environment. I asked for an email to that effect wfor my files. Just FYI.

Not_A_Hat_Person, RN · Jul 27, 2017

A nurse in my state lost her license last year after having a sexual relationship with an inmate.

RNtoFNP20yrs · Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever had to go to court in any other scenario where the county/state is sued such as being 1st responder to a homicide/suicide on site?

I was a 1st responder in what's now a homicide case. I'm due to go to court on Aug 10th. In 20 YEARS of nursing I've never been so much as subpoenaed until this But in this case I'm not being accused of wrongdoing. Probably being called in to testify what the accused said to me as I was caring for him.

caliotter3 · Jul 28, 2017

A co-worker once told me that he called the Board one time when an inmate threatened him. The person at the Board told him there were no allegations against his license at the time and that inmates often made threats but did not carry through with them. He said the threats were generally made to make the worker uncomfortable and nervous more than any other reason.

Orca, ADN, ASN, RN · Aug 1, 2017

A co-worker once told me that he called the Board one time when an inmate threatened him. The person at the Board told him there were no allegations against his license at the time and that inmates often made threats but did not carry through with them. He said the threats were generally made to make the worker uncomfortable and nervous more than any other reason.

That is why I always wait for the letter from the BON before acting on anything. Many times inmates threaten to file complaints but don't follow through on them.

Bob Loblaw · Aug 24, 2017

A nurse in my state lost her license last year after having a sexual relationship with an inmate.

That is actually a crime because incarcerated have no ability to refuse sexual advances.

I work corrections- first thing is everyone inside is a criminal looking for a way out and a way to beat the system. Its what they do. You can treat them nicely and with dignity but they are always looking for that crack to exploit into getting out or getting money. The prison i work inmates are always trying to sue anyone- C/O's, medical providers (not the individual but the company because it has money) DOC. They are criminals its what they do, its what they do all the time. Its like being a zoo keeper in the lions cage- never let your guard down and always document everything especially refusal which they do alot and then something heads south and they feel they have a case.

vetnrse · Sep 22, 2017

Really?? I've always had NSO since day one of nursing school and throughout career. Just got hired in corrections. I will defiantly have to call them. Do you know what Liability Insurance does cover a nurse in this setting?