Question
Does the registered nurse require a specific certification to give chemotherapy in the home setting?
Answer
The state and federal laws and regulations do not require the registered nurse to have a special certification to give chemotherapy in the home setting. he facility or employer may require a specific certification or training program. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission recommends the registered nurse use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if the administration of the chemotherapy is within his or her regulatory and individual scope of practice.
FAQ Category
Dispensing, Compounding, Legend Drugs, Controlled Substances
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