This is part two (2) of a five (5) part series titled the “5 biggest prescription errors that nurse practitioners can make”. Today’s blog concerns dispensing drugs and devices without proper approval or supervision. Failure to adhere to the following will be an ethics violation for a nurse practitioner and subject her/him to board discipline …
This is part one (1) of a five (5) part series titled the “5 biggest prescription errors that nurse practitioners can make”. Today’s blog discusses the individuals to whom a nurse practitioner cannot prescribe controlled substances. Since there has been a rise in prescription drug abuse in North Carolina in the last 10 years or …
Before nurse practitioners begin working with a supervising physician, they must enter into a collaborative practice agreement. The collaborative practice agreement (CPA) will stipulate as to what medical acts a nurse practitioner will perform. CPAs need to be specific as to what clinical problems the nurse practitioner may frequently encounter and what treatment the nurse practitioner …
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#1: Obtain Your Own Malpractice Insurance, Possibly Okay, so this is more of advice in case you have a complaint or lawsuit filed against you. It’s still good advice. Check with your employer to see if their medical malpractice insurance covers you. If your employer says you’re covered, then politely ask for a copy of …
The health care industry and workers have always been an integral part of functional society. In today’s world, that is truer than ever. Nurse practitioners do important work with greater oversight than other licensed professionals in their field. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are regulated by two licensing Boards and must be licensed. The regulation is done …
What are the Requirements and Common Errors for Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina? Read More »
