Welcome to the Nursing Liability Center

Malpractice lawsuits against nurses are on the rise and the nurses that have been sued have found that their employer's policy didn't protect them. This resource provides you with the steps you need to protect yourself from lawsuits and what to do if you find yourself being sued for malpractice.

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Good documentation can help you defend yourself in a malpractice lawsuit. You have to make sure it's complete, correct, and timely. If it's not, it could be used against you.

In this brief presentation, you'll learn why it's so important to practice quality documentation. Also, learn ten quick tips that can help you create and maintain a sound patient record.

The Ins and Outs of Patient Abandonment
As a nursing student, you know that you should never "abandon" a patient. But what exactly is patient abandonment? And how do you protect yourself from being accused of this type of unprofessional conduct?

When and Why You Should Apologize to Patients
As many of us can attest, it's hard to say you're sorry. The process is vastly more complicated for healthcare professionals, including NPs, who make life-and-death decisions in a world where multi-million dollar lawsuits are common.

As you may well know, it's not just physicians who find themselves in court for a malpractice lawsuit - it's nurses and nurse practitioners too. Read our case studies to learn more.

Nurse Fails to Hospitalize Woman Pregnant With Twins - $2.2 Million Settlement

Woman Suffers Blood Pressure Spike After Nurse Administered Narcan - Brain Damage and Death - $675,000 Verdict

Nurse Practitioner Blamed for Not Diagnosing Tendon Ruptures - Grafting and Muscle Reattachment Required - $970,000 Net Verdict

Retail Clinics Bring New Opportunities - And Risks
For NPs, retail clinics can offer significant rewards such as a flexible work schedule and more autonomy, including the opportunity to manage the business aspects of their own practices.

However, before signing on to work for an in-store clinic, you need to evaluate the practice carefully and to protect yourself against potential liability.