My employer will pay for my legal representation

I just spoke with a nurse who was under the common misconception that the employer will pay for the nurse's legal representation if the nurse is sued or reported to the Board because the employer carries malpractice insurance for the nurse. The glitch is that this nurse no longer works for the employer and the nurse is now without insurance coverage. It is too risky and costly to rely upon your employer's coverage, all nurses should obtain their own malpractice insurance coverage that also covers regulatory/licensure issues.

Recently I spoke with two nurses that were surprised that the malpractice insurance they thought was an unnecessary expense (but one they felt they should go ahead and pay) ended up paying for my representation of them before the Board of Nursing. I read in a forum post that this one nurse thought attorneys would cost around $40 -$100 an hour. However, most attorneys (depending on multiple factors like location, specialty, certification, years of experience etc.) charge $150 - $500 an hour. It is such a relief to be able to afford the legal representation you need and must have. Please get insurance today so that it is there if you need it.