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Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week!

It’s National Nurse Practitioner Week! During this time, the Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) celebrates Nurse Practitioners (NPs) for the important role they play in supporting patients and leading health care across the country. We thank you for the important work that you do! Did you know that CNPS supports almost 10,000 NP CNPS beneficiaries...
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November Webinar: Medication Errors

Medication errors are a common occurrence in nursing practice and can lead to life-threatening complications for patients. Learn about the various factors contributing to these errors, from simple miscalculations to complex situations involving multiple causes, and the possible legal and regulatory consequences for nurses involved. Explore practical strategies for mitigating medication errors, including adherence to...
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Ask a lawyer: Documentation of late entries

Question 1: Do late entries hold the same weight in court as multiple small timely entries? Answer: A late entry is one which is not made as soon as possible after an event has occurred. It is required when it is not possible to document at the time of or immediately following an event, or...
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