Does LPN need malpractice insurance?

SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN · Feb 15, 2009

yES. tHE COST DEPENDS ON YOUR STATE, BUT IT'S GENERALLY UNDER $100 A YEAR.

WWW.NSO.COM

caliotter3 · Feb 15, 2009

LPN/LVNs get sued and they get allegations against their licenses. Yes they need insurance. It costs in the vicinity of $89 a year. Link for one provider: http://www.nso.com

dana0509 · Feb 15, 2009

Thanks for your response. I was just confused. I heard from a friend of mine, that one of the instructor told her LpN's doesnt need malpractrice insurance. I was'nt so sure if that was true.

For less than $100! That's great! That's not too hefty! I sure will provide me one to protect my license.

dana0509 · Feb 15, 2009

BTW, I still have to take my NCLEX. So I'll probably worry about that when I got my license.

jc3015 · Feb 17, 2009

I don't know if I'll need insurance. Hope not, but I've got it, anyway.

luvmy2angels · Feb 18, 2009

Yes! If you go through NSO it is around $80/year and their coverage is GREAT!!

Fiona59 · Feb 20, 2009

Hell, yes.

In my province, it's included in my yearly permit fees. We all carry $2million.

pmtlvn · Feb 26, 2009

I got the NSO insurance as soon as I got my licence. If for no other reason: Piece of mind! I like my licence, my house and my car! I want to keep them all as long as possible! I have had my licence for going on 3 yrs now. I LOVE MY JOB! Congratulations and good luck in your career!

StrikerRN · Feb 27, 2009

I am not an LVN nor an RN yet here in the US, but I am using a company that can represent me in court, not just by means of license but on everyday life events, of course that is as long as I didn't do anything wrong.

A lot of people that are innocent but needs a lawyer and can't provide one do plea guilty because they can't afford one, you might say that there are free lawyers, but that's if you qualify, and since you are a LVN you don't qualify for a free lawyer because of your income.

If you need more info I can send it to you, you can contact me via [email protected].