NSO Celebrates Our 50th Anniversary

Half a Century of Supporting Nurses

NSO is honored to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2026 – marking half a century of supporting nursing professionals through insurance solutions, risk management, and advocacy. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without our members, who entrust us to safeguard their nursing careers and licenses.

 

NSO thanks nurses everywhere for being part of our story! We look forward to continuing our support for the nursing profession and community for years to come.

Since 1976, we’ve built something special:

600,000+

nursing professionals insured

50

years of specialized experience

85+

professional association partners

Together, we’ve accomplished so much:

Insuring a full range of nursing professionals

Expanded our professional liability program to insure a full range of nursing professionals, including RNs, NPs, CRNAs, CNSs, midwives, students, & more.

Strong Relationship with CNA, Our Trusted Underwriter

Developed a longstanding relationship with our trusted underwriting partner, CNA, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best.

NSO Advisory Board

Established the NSO Advisory Board, a distinguished group of nursing leaders, experts, and educators whose guidance shapes our work.

Endorsed by several leading professional associations

Earned the endorsement of several leading professional associations, including the American Nursing Association (ANA).

Partnered with TAANA

Partnered with The American Association of Nurse Attorneys (TAANA) to help our insureds find specialized legal counsel for license defense matters.

robust risk management resources

Provided robust risk management resources, including our one-of-a-kind claim reports featuring updated nursing malpractice insights and analysis.

Friends of NSO

We often think of nursing professionals as “angels in scrubs” or “frontline heroes” – and with good reason. Nurses dedicate their time to advocating for their patients, and NSO is proud to have spent 50 years advocating for them. Watch our short video to hear from our policyholders, Advisory Board members, and colleagues  to learn how NSO has impacted their lives and what nursing means to them. 

NSO Timeline: A Look Back and a Bright Future Ahead

Marking 50 years of nursing milestones.

1980
Launched Professional Liability Insurance Program
1988
Hosted Inaugural NSO Advisory Board Meeting
1989
Earned First Association Partner Endorsement (Washington State Nurses Association)
1992
Expanded Professional Liability Insurance Program to Nurse Practitioners
1994

Started Offering CE Programs & Published First Nurse Practitioner Claim Report

1996
Launched First Risk Management Program
1998
Introduced Online Application
2000
Launched Self-Service Customer Portal
2007

Published First Nurse Claim Report

2010
Reached 65 Association Partnerships
2017

Launched Revamped NSO Website (4th Iteration)

2020
Partnered with the American Nursing Association (ANA) & Reach 120 Association Partnerships
2022
Published 5th Edition of the Nurse Practitioner Claim Report
2025

Published 5th Edition of the Nurse Claim Report

2026
Reached 50 Years of Dedicated Service!

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