Much would depend on the organizaton a nurse works for. I think we will agree to disagree here. I do not want to carry an additional policy, just more for the lawyers to go after............
From your screen name, I am going to leap and assume you are an L&D nurse or women's health specialists. I can appreciate your comments, as I too have this background. I still believe if you are doing the best to provide care based on AWHONN, ACO...
If a nurse is following hospital policy, and an event occurs, the hospital liability insurance would cover her and any costs associated with a lawsuit. If a nurse carries personal liability insurance in addition to the hospital liability insurance, t...