Malpractice insurance

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hi i am a brand new nurse starting in the er. i am a member of the ena, who offers for around $ 100 a year. did you invest into this type of insurance, if yes which one do you have?

thanks so much,

my first day of work will be tomorrow.

Specializes in Emergency.

I carry NSO and would NEVER count on the hospital to protect me.

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Specializes in ED, Cardiology.

I was also looking at NSO, I spend lots of time volunteering on an ALS rescue sq.

Have a great 4th!!

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.
I've always carried my own (NSO). I do things like stop at roadside accidents, be the first aider for my various Scout troops, etc. My hospital covers me at work, but what if they decide I did something contrary to policy?

I look out for myself while I look out for others.

I carry a policy that guarantees me enough to provide my own shyster lawyer to protect me, but not enough to be a deep pocket.

But I also do not work outside of the hospital anymore and certainly not for free.

You choke at a restaurant, I will call 911 for you. You get in a car wreck, I will call 911 for you. You slip and fall, I will call 911 for you.

I carry absolutely no supplies at all for emergencied either on me or in my car. Only my golf clubs and no you can not make them into splints. Call 911.

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Well, Tom, if you choke in front of me I will Heimlich you while someone else calls 911, on my phone if needed. If you are in a car crash I will call, then stabilize your neck, and wash the blood off afterwards. (Actually, my kids made me change into a different pair of jeans before I could get back in the car, we were on vacation and had a suitcase handy. I told her they weren't actually dripping but I had to change in the middle of the highway median anyway. :lol2:)

Someday I will stand in front of my God, and answer for what I did with the gifts He gave me.

And I like working with my Scouts, both Boy and Girl Scout troops. :balloons:

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Specializes in Hospice, Geriatrics, Wounds.

you should always carry your own .

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Specializes in Hospice, Geriatrics, Wounds.

Don't count on your employer "having your back" if you mess up!!!!

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Specializes in Hospice, Geriatrics, Wounds.
i carry nso and would never count on the hospital to protect me.

exactly! please don't count on the hospital to cover your tale! not gonna happen, i promise:yeah:

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