Margarita David, DNP, RN, PCCN, CSN

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Margarita David, DNP, RN, PCCN, CSN is a contributing writer for Berxi. She is also a doctorally-prepared registered nurse, #1 Bestselling Author, and founder of the Dr. Registered Nurse Success Academy, LLC which provides tutoring, mentoring and consulting to prospective nurses, nurses, and students in graduate and doctoral studies. Dr. David also has a YouTube channel called Dr. Registered Nurse, where she makes hard-to-understand nursing school concepts easy to comprehend. She also holds a Bachelors in Business Management & Administration and a Masters in Nursing Education and Leadership. She has been married for over 20 years and is a mother of 3!

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Real-Life Malpractice Case: One Registered Dietician Shares Her Experience of Being Sued

This story portrays the real - life experience of an anonymous registered dietician, interviewed by a writer.

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18 Non-Bedside Nursing Jobs You Might Not Know About

Whether you've lost your job in the pandemic, feeling burned out, or are just looking to pivot your career, here are some great non-bedside options to consider.

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Real RN Malpractice Case: I Recorded the Wrong Medication Dosage & Then Learned I Didn’t Have Malpractice Insurance

No one ever wants to think about the mistakes that can happen on the job. However, they do happen. Read about how one nurse came to learn how important having a personal liability insurance plan can be.

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OT Malpractice Case: The Mistake That Bankrupt Me

I know what you're thinking, and I can assure you that at the time, it didn't cross my mind that I was doing something wrong. As I assessed the patient, I quickly saw that they were able to complete my checklist of tasks. But I did not assess everything. This is my real story.

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I Was Sued for a Wrongful Resuscitation — This is My Real Story

Do nurses get sued? This is the real story of an RN who was faced with a lawsuit after attempting to resuscitate a DNR patient, who ultimately died. This story tells how she felt her employer handled the case, the malpractice insurance she wished she had, and more lessons learned.

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Professional Nursing Organizations 101: What to Consider Before You Join

Here’s a list of the most popular organizations and what you should know before joining one (or more).

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Q&A: How One Nurse Went From the Bedside to Risk Management

Margarita David, DNP, RN, PCCN, caught up with Rebecca De León, BSN, RN, CRMP, to talk about her transition from nursing to working in risk management and what effect this change has had on her career.

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A Nurse's Guide to Protecting Yourself During A Nursing Shortage

As a healthcare professional, you understand better than anyone that nursing shortages have reached critical proportions. Every day you live with the reality that healthcare facilities are experiencing less than optimal nurse - to - patient ratios. And it’s exhausting.

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“I Was Sued After My Patient Fell & Died Post-Surgery”: One CRNA Shares Lessons Learned After a Malpractice Lawsuit

This story portrays the real-life experience of an anonymous certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), interviewed by a writer.