Critical Thinking 45-6 Susan, RN, was employed by Landold Nursing Service and as

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Critical Thinking 45-6 Susan, RN, was employed by Landold Nursing Service and assigned to Alvalup Hospital from June I, 2007 to May 30, 2008. Susan carried her own professional liability claims-made policy during this time. She decided to attend real estate school and not renew her policy. On August 10, 2008, a medical malpractice claim was filed against Susan. ? Based on this scenario, would Susan have coverage under her policy?What kind of policy would she have to obtain in order to be protected from a claim made against her? Dospensibilities

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45-6)It is a crime when it comes to practice nursing without licence.The hospital first has to be sued because it has permitted a nurse to work without license she can be protected by claiming this.

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Negligence: avoiding to monitor patient, giving care,or medication

Malpractice: working without license, administering medications without doctor order

Damage: the nurse act has lead to injury of the patient (fall), careless handling of patients equipment and breaking

45-4) The nurse cannot be taken under disciplinary action unless has harmed the patient physically or mentally.If called for she could explain the scenario and the care provided by her and it's outcome.

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