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When the patient disagrees

Nurses and nurse practitioners take pride in providing detailed information to patients to help them make treatment decisions. But what happens when patients don’t make what you think is the “right” choice? Ultimately, you need to respect the patient’s autonomy and right to choose (self-determination) even if you feel the patient isn’t making the best decision, for example, by refusing an important diagnostic test.

When the patient disagrees

Nurses and nurse practitioners take pride in providing detailed information to patients to help them make treatment decisions. But what happens when patients don’t make what you think is the “right” choice? Ultimately, you need to respect the patient’s autonomy and right to choose (self-determination) even if you feel the patient isn’t making the best decision, for example, by refusing an important diagnostic test.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to diagnose tick-borne illness

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Nurse License Protection Case Study: Falsifying the record of a medication error

A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON in order to ensure that licensed nurses are practicing safely, professionally, and ethically. SBON investigations may lead to outcomes ranging from no action against the nurse to revocation of the nurse’s license to practice. This case study involves a registered nurse (RN) who was working as a traveling nurse on an oncology floor.

Nurse License Protection Case Study: Neglecting an ED patient in need of nursing care; failing to maintain an accurate healthcare information record

A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON to ensure that licensed nursing professionals are practicing safely, professionally, and ethically. SBON investigations may lead to outcomes ranging from no action against the nurse to revocation of the nurse’s license to practice. Therefore, when a complaint is asserted against a nurse to the SBON, the nurse must be equipped with the resources to adequately defend the matter. Being unprepared may represent the difference between a nurse retaining or losing their license. This case study involves a registered nurse (RN) who had been working in the Emergency Department (ED) of a large regional hospital for more than ten years at the time of the incident.

NSO Stands with Nursing Professionals

Statement of Support for Nursing Professionals

Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Failure to document medication management in accordance with the standard of care

A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse practitioner (NP) by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON to ensure that licensed nursing professionals are practicing safely, professionally, and ethically. SBON investigations may lead to outcomes ranging from no action against the NP to revocation of the NP’s license to practice. Therefore, when a complaint is asserted against an NP to the SBON, NPs must be equipped with the resources to adequately defend themselves. Being unprepared may represent the difference between an NP retaining or losing one’s license. This case study involves a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMH-NP) who was working in an outpatient psychiatry practice.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Improper wound care allegedly worsened resident’s pressure injuries

This medical malpractice case study, presented by NSO and CNA, involves a nurse practitioner working as an independent contractor in an aging services setting.

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”).

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to diagnose tick-borne illness

Diagnosis-related allegations represent a significant area of liability for nurse practitioners (NPs). Diagnosis-related allegations can stem from factors such as the NP’s failure to order appropriate diagnostic tests to establish a diagnosis, failure to obtain a complete patient and family history and thorough patient physical assessment, and/or a lack of sound documentation supporting the decision-making process of the treating NP. This case study involves a nurse practitioner (NP) who was working in an urgent care clinic.

Nurse License Protection Case Study: Falsifying the record of a medication error

A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health. Complaints are subsequently investigated by the SBON in order to ensure that licensed nurses are practicing safely, professionally, and ethically. SBON investigations may lead to outcomes ranging from no action against the nurse to revocation of the nurse’s license to practice. This case study involves a registered nurse (RN) who was working as a traveling nurse on an oncology floor.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to monitor; failure to complete documentation in a timely manner

The patient (plaintiff) in this case was a 50-year-old male who first came to our insured nurse practitioner (NP) after researching his symptoms on the internet.

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to follow the standard of care

This case study involves a nurse practitioner working in a medical clinical environment. 

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to ensure that essential monitoring of vital signs, fluid intake and urine output were performed and documented

The patient was a 59-year old female who had undergone inpatient bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy three days before being discharged to home care. Discharge orders included a home care referral for wound care and assessment of perceived changes in the patient’s mental status. 

Nurse Practitioners Case Study: Failure to utilize ethical principles to advocate for access and parity of services for mental health problems

This case study involves a nurse practitioner in an in-patient alcohol/drug treatment setting.

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.

Full practice authority: What it means for NPs

Recent developments have led to significant progress with achieving full practice authority (FPA) for nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States. However, it’s crucial for NPs to understand that FPA comes with professional responsibilities and the need to protect yourself against potential liability. This article provides a general overview of state practice and licensure laws, trends driving FPA, and strategies that NPs can use to reduce potential legal action related to their practice.

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.

Nurse Video Case Study: Failure to assess and monitor

This video case study focuses a 49-year old male who was experiencing rectal pain and bleeding. 

Nurse Practitioner Case Study: Failure to Diagnose

Failure to diagnose is the most frequent malpractice allegation asserted against nurse practitioners. It accounts for 32.8% of all malpractice claims against nurse practitioners, according to the Nurse Practitioner Claim Report: 4th Edition. Failure to diagnose cancer and failure to diagnose infections account for 50% of failure to diagnose allegations.

Nurse Video Case Study: Failure to assess and monitor

Failure to complete nursing assessments or adequately monitor patients are some of the most frequent malpractice allegations asserted against nurses. They account for a combined 12.7% of all malpractice claims against nurses, according to the Nurse Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 4th Edition. These claims most often involved nurses working in areas of high patient acuity, such as the ED, ICU, and PACU.