Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Insurance - Employer vs Individual Coverage

PNP Insurance - Do I need individual malpractice/liability insurance?

It is important to ask your future or current employer whether or not you will be covered under the practice’s or hospital’s malpractice insurance plan.  If so, you must find out the following information:

• What are the limits of liability?
• Are there any exclusions (i.e. negligence)?
• Is the policy enforced 24 hours a day/7 days per week?
• Does the policy cover out of pocket expenses  (i.e. lost wages to attend court hearings, depositions, meetings with attorneys, etc)?
• Does coverage continue if you are no longer employed with that practice or organization? (i.e. Is there tail coverage?)

However, as a pediatric nurse practitioner, carrying your own malpractice policy can protect you by providing assistance in preparation for a deposition, paying for your defense and working to settle a judgment against you.

Should you consider individual malpractice/liability insurance?  

Find out more and consider your options.

To inquire about PNP jobs or career advice, visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

NAPNAP Election Results 2015 - Congratulations from Melnic

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) recently announced the 2015 Executive Board and Nominations Committee members elected to serve for 2015-2016.  Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, shared that "there was an exceptional group of members who ran for office  in this year's national election and we appreciate and admire all those who dedicate their time and effort into NAPNAP and the advancement of healthcare.

Congratulations to the following members elected to serve:  

President-elect:
Laura Searcy, MN, APRN, PPCNP-BC

Secretary:
Jessica Peck, DNP, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, CNE,CNL

Members-at-large:
Beth Bolick, DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC
Julie Creaden, MSN, CPNP-PC
Christina Rickenback, MSN, APRN, CPNP

Nominations Committee member:
Hannah Pressler, DNP, PNP-BC, AFN-BC

Newly elected officers begin their terms on July 1, 2015.

Find out more about the NAPNAP and visit the NAPNAP Career Guide today!

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Melnic Sponsors AFPNP Meeting at NAPNAP 2015

Melnic Proudly Sponsors the AFPNP Member Meeting at NAPNAP 2015!

In support of nursing education and as strong advocates of innovative nursing faculty, Melnic Consulting Group is proud to sponsor the Association or Faculties PNP meeting at the upcoming 2015 NAPNAP Conference.  We recognize how much time, energy, patience and passion nursing faculty members devote toward teaching our current and future pediatric advanced practice nursing providers. Because of them, the nursing profession continues to advance, and new pediatric nurse practitioners have the opportunity to learn and grow in a positive environment.


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Conference Highlights 

With so much going on at the 2015 NAPNAP Conference, you will want to mark your calendars for these exciting events.  Those marked with an asterisk (*) are ticketed events.
 
Wednesday, March 11th
AFPNP Member Meeting
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Hope to see you there. Save room for some tasty afternoon snacks on us!

Opening Reception, Exhibit Hall 
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Stop by booth #300 and enter to win up to $500 in the Melnic Jackpot Giveaway!

Thursday, March 12th
*NAPNAP Awards Breakfast
7:30 am - 8:30 am
We'll announce the winner of Melnic's DNP Scholarship Award!
*Ticketed Event

Friday, March 13th 
Melnic Presents - Session 328
3:40 pm - 4:40 pm "Principles of Leadership: Journey to a Satisfying Career"
Melnic Consulting Group will facilitate a panel of hospital and clinic based nurse practitioners with both formal and informal leadership experience to share their stories and answer questions. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse practitioner, work in a hospital or a clinic, you will benefit from this discussion on how to build leadership skills to impact your performance and ultimately attain success and satisfaction in your career.

*2015 Student Reception 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
PNP students, preceptors, and faculty are invited to attend a reception in their honor.

Schedule a Career Strategy Session for Your Students

Melnic Consulting Group holds career strategy sessions at nursing schools across the country to prepare students for their pediatric advanced practice careers. President Jill Gilliland shares tips on developing your network, updating your PNP resume, preparing for PNP interviews, and landing the ideal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner job. Sessions are free and can be held virtually or in-person.

Schedule a Session Today!  The 2015 calendar is quickly filling up.

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com

Melnic Visits Rush University College of Nursing PNP Students

Beth Bolick, DNP, PNP-BC,
CPNP-AC, CCRN
Rush Acute Care Rush Program &
Jill Gilliland, Melnic Consulting Group

Jill Gilliland, President of Melnic Consulting Group, will visit Rush University College of Nursing on October, 9th, to speak with students in their post master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care program. Jill provides career guidance to students, shares tips on developing their network, updating their  PNP resumes, preparing for PNP interviews, and landing the ideal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care job. Contact jill@melnic.com to schedule a visit to your school. Visit Melnic online atwww.melnic.com


About Rush: 
 Rush is ranked 5th for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner programs in U.S. News & World Report 
• The Rush University College of Nursing pediatric acute care nurse practitioner program is available to both bachelor's- and master's- prepared nurses wishing to attain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. 
• The AC PNP program is available in a distance format. 
• Students complete clinical rotations in areas such as primary care; PICU; ED; pain service; infectious diseases; radiology; nephrology; endocrinology; oncology; palliative care; and neuro-, pediatric-, and cardiovascular surgery. 
• Clinical practicum sites are available at Rush University Medical Center and throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Distance clinical practicum sites must be negotiated on an individual basis. 
• Graduates of the AC PNP program work with patients and families to meet the demands of their disease, illness or injury in a variety of settings that include, but are not limited to, intensive care, emergency care, specialty service, inpatient unit and transport team. 

Upon completion of the Rush ACPNP postgraduate program, graduates gain eligibility forcertification from the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and licensing/certification in states that offer it.  For more information about the ACPNP program at the Rush University College of Nursing, click here.  

Thank you to Beth Bolick, coordinator of the Acute Care Rush Program, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellow, and Andrea Kline, Rush Advanced Practice Nursing Instructor, for inviting Melnic Consulting Group to speak with students in the post master's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute Care program.

To inquire about these jobs visit Melnic Consulting Group or contact: Jill Gilliland 800-886-7906 jill@melnic.com