Protect Your Nursing License: Malpractice Insurance Myths Debunked—Are You Putting Your Nursing License at Risk? (With Maggie Ortiz)
Podcast: Nurse Converse, presented by Nurse.orgPublished On: Thu Aug 28 2025
Description: In this episode of Nurse Converse, Maggie Ortiz continues the Protect Your Nursing License Series by busting myths about malpractice insurance and explaining why every nurse — from new grads to NPs — needs to understand how coverage protects their license, career, and peace of mind. Drawing on real cases, legal insights, and her 25 years of nursing experience, Maggie breaks down misconceptions that leave nurses vulnerable and offers practical steps to stay protected.You’ll learn:Why malpractice insurance does not make you a targetHow it ensures unbiased legal protection during litigationThe financial realities of lawsuits nurses often overlookProactive steps to safeguard your nursing license and career>>Malpractice Insurance Myths Debunked: Are You Putting Your Nursing License at Risk?Jump Ahead to Listen: [00:01:32] Malpractice insurance misconceptions.[00:05:59] Cost of nursing litigation.[00:10:06] Professional liability insurance importance.[00:12:35] Importance of nursing insurance.[00:19:06] Protecting your nursing license.[00:21:26] Protect your nursing license.[00:25:02] Protecting your nursing license.[00:28:47] Nurse professional practice protection.Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn and on social media:Instagram: @advocates4nursesTikTok: @advocates4nursesFacebook: Advocates4nursesYouTube: @Advocates4nursesDon't forget to explore her website, Advocates for NursesFor more information, full transcript and videos visit Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter at nurse.org/joinInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org
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