Question
Can a registered nurse perform wart removal using liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) or topical medications?
Answer
The nursing laws and rules allow a competent and appropriately trained registered nurse from performing wart removal using liquid nitrogen or topical medications. These procedures require a prescription from an authorized health care practitioner. The registered nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse’s legal and individual scope of practice.
FAQ Category
Dermatology and Cosmetic Procedures
Audience