RNrightnow

I did get malpractice insurance for what may lie ahead. I spoke with the lawyer from my previous employer and the board of nursing who both were reassuring that due to the amount of people named in this claim and they type of claim that it is, it will most likely not affect my license (Relief). I called my new employers HR to inquire about reporting it to them and the state board of nursing for the state I am currently practicing. I'm awaiting response from them. The lawyer I spoke with who is employed by my previous employer almost made it seem like no big deal. She stated that she did not know who over 30 people where named in this claim.

I have started a new job in a different state than my previous place of employment. Since starting my new position I have been told to get malpractice insurance so I have JUST BEGUN to look. Today I received a love letter aka notice that my previous employer and all of those involved in a listed patient are being sued for malpractice. Imagine my horror. The patient at some point during her hospitalization developed an bedsore on her sacrum and one on her right heel. I do not remember the patient as it was over a year ago. I know that during my care of the patient I did everything necessary for the patient, including turning bathing and personal care, however I cannot say that for all my co-workers. So here comes the question portion.. Is it to late to get malpractice? I think no for future possible incidences, but what about this one? Will the malpractice insurance cover this if I get it now? The notification letter said I have to self identify with my board of nursing, is that true? I read through the NJ board of nursing that says I have to identify and that my employer (former employer) should have sent them the same information I received. So do I still self identify, and if so do I have to identify with my other boards of nursing which I am licensed? Should I get a lawyer? I'd rather get a lawyer or talk to one about this incident just to cover myself. As the saying goes better safe than sorry. Second part of that how much can I trust my former employer's lawyer? Disclosure I was not fired and did not leave my previous employer for anything other than they where terrible to work for, and I do not expect for this to be the last love letter from them considering the conditions for which my former employer finds acceptable. Not only that but because some of my former co-workers did not do their jobs. THANKS FOR ALL AND ANY HELP!!!