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Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Narcotic medications prescribed to patient when not medically indicated

This case involves two insured nurse practitioners who owned a primary care medical clinic.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to warn patient of dangers of testosterone treatment

This case study involves a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) who owned an adult wellness clinic, which specialized in hormone replacement for both male and female patients, as well as weight management. The FNP employed the collaborating physician, an OB/GYN, front office staff and two licensed practical nurses.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Untimely management of a behavioral health patient and failure to order the appropriate medication

This case study involves a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) insured by NSO who was employed at a behavioral health/detoxification facility (“facility”).

Infographic: Medical Malpractice 101 for Nurse Practitioners

What are the most common injuries that lead to a malpractice lawsuit against nurse practitioners? What is the average payout by injury? Medical malpractice lawsuits are a reality for nursing professionals. If named in a lawsuit, what should you do? These and more questions are answered!

The 4 most important takeaways you need to know from the Nurse Practitioners claim report

4 Key Takeaways in the Nurse Practitioners Claim Report 

Surprising Findings from the Nurse Practitioners Claim Report

In the Nurse Practitioners Claim Report, NSO and CNA review and analyze malpractice and licensing claims to help NPs understand their areas of greatest vulnerability. Included within the report are CNA’s loss control recommendations on how to avoid what can be a very stressful experience.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to properly monitor a patient on a medication that can cause organ failure

Defendant is a Nurse Practitioner working at a college infirmary.

Nurse Case Study: Improper administration and monitoring of Mitomycin

The defendant in this case is a nurse.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to follow-up on lab results

This case study involves a nurse practitioner in private practice setting.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Family NP allegedly failed to assess and monitor patient, resulting in death

A female in her late 70s was a long-term patient of our insured nurse practitioner (NP) and of the family practice where the NP worked.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to counsel patient on risks of noncompliance

This case involves a family nurse practitioner (NP), her business (a women’s health clinic), and employees that specialized in gynecology and hormone therapy.