Do you have personal malpractice insurance? - page 2

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I am a new grad and I was wondering how many nurses out there carried their own malpractice insurance.... Read More

  1. by elleRN
    Sep 25, '02
    Occupation: L&D RN Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 42
    I purchased malpractice insurance through NSO. It was required for my per diem agency position. It is nice to know I have that extra security.....:kiss
  2. by renerian
    Sep 25, '02
    Occupation: RN, MS home health Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 7,472; Likes: 49
    I have carried since I graduated 16 years ago and the peace of mind is worth the $87 a year premium.

    renerian
  3. by jode
    Sep 25, '02
    Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 103; Likes: 30
    Always, always carry insurance. It is inexpensive and SO worthwhile. Your employer doesn't always have YOUR best interest in mind...............
  4. by fulwood
    Sep 26, '02
    Joined: Apr '01; Posts: 154; Likes: 1
    sorry to be do so dumb but are some of you saying to carry malpractice insurance even whilst in nursing school? If that's case I will as it's so cheap but wanted to clarify...
  5. by renerian
    Sep 26, '02
    Occupation: RN, MS home health Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 7,472; Likes: 49
    Good question. Now this is an honest response. I did not carry any insurance as a student but did as soon as I practiced after graduation.

    renerian
  6. by KaroSnowQueen
    Oct 12, '02
    Occupation: Medicare claims review for major insurance company Specialty: 30 year(s) of experience in telemetry, case management ; From: US ; Joined: Oct '02; Posts: 1,176; Likes: 760
    I carry my own malpractice insurance. It is a rider on my homeowner's insurance, so the cost is really unnoticeable to me. They send me a letter every year when the policy is renewed, and I can rest easy knowing I am covering my own butt, because I firmly believe the hospital would throw me to the wolves to keep their own hides safe.
  7. by frankie
    Oct 13, '02
    Joined: Oct '02; Posts: 139
    Malpractice Insurance is a must for a nurse. Protect yourself. Take responsibility for actions. Live on the safe side of the edge. frankie
  8. by donmurray
    Oct 15, '02
    Occupation: RN, Elderly Mental health Joined: Jun '01; Posts: 3,115; Likes: 51
    Mine is part of my union package, although the UK is a lot less litigious (sp?) than the US, it's moving that way.
  9. by Nurse K-Bear
    Oct 15, '02
    Occupation: Mental health nurse Joined: May '02; Posts: 73; Likes: 10
    Malpractice insurance was my gift to myself when I got my license. I had it as a student as well. well worth the money for piece of mind!

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