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:
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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).
Leveraged 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.
NSO Advisory Board
Our Mission
Our Partners
NSO Timeline: A Look Back and a Bright Future Ahead
Marking 50 years of nursing milestones.
Started Offering CE Programs & Published First Nurse Practitioner Claim Report
Published First Nurse Claim Report
Reached 50 Years of Dedicated Service!
Top Articles
Nurse Malpractice Claim Report 5th Edition
Failure to Invoke the Chain of Command
Do's and Don'ts of Documentation
Wrongful Delegation of Patient Care
Incident Reports: A Safety Tool
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