Published Dec 3, 2005
nursefrancois
13 Posts
Is personal nursing Liability Insurance a must have? I remember my nursing instructors recommending it, but they never said where to get it. Anyone know any good companies with affordable rates.
pie123
480 Posts
Is personal nursing liability insurance a must have? I remember my nursing instructors recommending it, but they never said where to get it. Anyone know any good companies with affordable rates.
I have heard different opinions on this one. A few people told me that if you have it, you could be named in a suit because you are covered by malpractice insurance, which equals MONEY for the defendant (?). These people have told me this reason is why they do not have malpractice insurance. I am going to get it. My friend just told me about a website: http://www.nso.com
They offer up top $6,000,000 of coverage for $89/year, which is due at the time you sign up. If you have graduated within the past year, then instead of $89, you pay $45 to sign up. Good luck.
SFCardiacRN
762 Posts
Insurance is cheap and tax deductable. Just being named in a lawsuit can cost thousands to retain a lawyer. Just stay within your scope of practice and NSO will protect you for 89 bucks a year!
ZASHAGALKA, RN
3,322 Posts
It's a must have.
If for no other reason than most policies provide attys for board issues.
Just take a look around this site and you will see nurses that have or are having their lives turned upside down over having to defend themselves at a board hearing.
Boy, that 110/yr I spend is worth it just to know that if I have to go to the board, I won't have to sell my house to hire an atty.
~faith,
Timothy.
Thanks for the advice!