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. 2022 Aug 1;52(8):51-54.
doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000839820.29490.6e.

Risks of practicing without professional liability insurance

Kathleen M Kearney  1
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Risks of practicing without professional liability insurance

Kathleen M Kearney. Nursing. .

Abstract

This article discusses the risks of practicing without professional liability insurance and offers recommendations for nurses, especially those facing a state board of nursing investigation, malpractice lawsuit, or criminal charge.

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