From the July 2009 BON meeting minutes, “Mary Beth Thomas reported that Texas continues to lead the nation in the numbers of cases submitted to the national data base. “ This reflects the Board’s continued increase in activity and yet another repercussion of a Board action.
How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Texas
There’s more to being a nurse than meets the eye, especially if you’re a nurse practitioner. At one of the highest levels of nursing there is, nurse practitioners are generally qualified to examine and diagnose patients. Some states even allow them to prescribe medication.
The majority of nurses I speak to do not have malpractice insurance; they do not realize that malpractice insurance typically provides licensure defense before the Nursing Boards.