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All nurses (RNs and LPNs) must carry their own malpractice insurance. While hospitals carry a malpractice insurance, at the end of the day; it is you who are responsible for your own practice. Carrying a malpractice insurance is a personal risk management approach. I think CNA is the most common agency being used by nurses to purchase Liability Insurance coverage. Do not hesistate.
Definitely. You are wise to consider this.
I use, as do most here at allnurses.com, http://www.nso.com. You can get free online quotes.
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I've carried malpractice insurance since it was required while I was in school. When I got sued, I was glad I had it. Like they say, better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
JenRN2011
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I graduated as a LVN and passed the NCLEX about 3 years ago. I went back to finish my pre-reqs and I just got my first job. I work in LTC as a treatment nurse. I was wondering if I should carry personal malpractice insurance. I have been reading a couple of articles about being sued and it made me start thinking... For all of the LTC nurses out here in Allnurses.com land, how many of you have insurance?
Jen