Have you met your professional liability protection (PLP) requirement? The mandate of the CNPS is to serve as a source of comprehensive PLP and legal support for its beneficiaries.

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The CNPS provides comprehensive legal support to help nurses navigate the broad range of legal issues that can arise in their practice.

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CNPS beneficiaries can also apply for optional Supplementary Protection, to be eligible for assistance in the event of a complaint to their nursing regulator. It includes up to $50,000 of coverage if the complaint results in a referral to a disciplinary hearing.

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Registered Practical Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses, welcome! In response to growing demand, the CNPS bylaws were recently amended to make CNPS accessible to members of all nursing professions. For the first time, you can also apply to become CNPS beneficiaries, effective January 1, 2019.

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Documentation
January 9, 2019 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST (Replay with live Q&A)

Documenting patient encounters is both a legal and professional requirement to ensure safe patient care. Documentation can take a number of different forms depending upon your patient population and care setting. It can also serve a secondary purpose of supporting the care you provided for defence purposes.

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Independent Practice
January 16, 2019 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Are you hoping or planning on becoming self-employed? Do you already have an independent practice? Attend this webinar to understand the different legal considerations which may apply when working in independent practice.

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NP Series: Legal Considerations in Prescribing Controlled Drugs
January 22, 2019, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Prescribing controlled drugs attracts greater legal liability. Find out how to manage this greater risk and learn how to protect yourself from civil claims and complaints arising from this aspect of your practice.

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Learn about CNPS: More than Liability Protection
February 7, 2019, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

Are you thinking about joining CNPS, or are you already a beneficiary and have questions about CNPS? The CNPS offers professional liability protection, education, risk management, and optional assistance with regulatory matters (College complaints). Attend this free webinar to learn more about CNPS’ comprehensive legal services related to nursing practice.

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Social Media and Technology
February 13, 2019, 12:00 - 1:00 PM EST

An increasing number of nurses are using mobile devices and apps as tools to assist in daily clinical care. As well, the use of social media by nurses is growing. Learn more about the legal risks involved by attending this webinar.

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View complete listing of webinars at cnps.ca/webinars.