Is the school registered nurse (RN) allowed to delegate orogastric/nasogastric (OG/NG) enteral tube feedings, irrigation/flushing, and related medication administration to a non-credentialed staff in school settings? Read more about Is the school registered nurse (RN) allowed to delegate orogastric/nasogastric (OG/NG) enteral tube feedings, irrigation/flushing, and related medication administration to a non-credentialed staff in school settings?
Can the RN function in the role of a RNFA to perform the functions of the MUM during robotic surgery without the RNFA Certification (CRNFA) or without going through the credentialing or privileging process performed by the institution? Read more about Can the RN function in the role of a RNFA to perform the functions of the MUM during robotic surgery without the RNFA Certification (CRNFA) or without going through the credentialing or privileging process performed by the institution?
Is the hospital or institution required to perform the credentialing and privileging process for the Registered Nurse (RN) to function in the role of the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)/surgical first assistant? Read more about Is the hospital or institution required to perform the credentialing and privileging process for the Registered Nurse (RN) to function in the role of the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)/surgical first assistant?
Is certification required for the Registered Nurse (RN) to perform in the role of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or surgical first assistant? Read more about Is certification required for the Registered Nurse (RN) to perform in the role of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or surgical first assistant?
Can the nurse invoke “Safe Harbor” in Washington State if asked to accept an assignment that could cause the nurse to violate their duty to a patient? Read more about Can the nurse invoke “Safe Harbor” in Washington State if asked to accept an assignment that could cause the nurse to violate their duty to a patient?
How does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) decide whether a complaint is patient abandonment or an employee-employment issue? Read more about How does the Washington State Board of Nursing (WABON) decide whether a complaint is patient abandonment or an employee-employment issue?
What do I do if my employer requires me to work a double shift during a disaster, and I am already physically exhausted? Read more about What do I do if my employer requires me to work a double shift during a disaster, and I am already physically exhausted?
If it is unsafe for the nurse to provide care during an emergency or disaster, is this patient abandonment? Read more about If it is unsafe for the nurse to provide care during an emergency or disaster, is this patient abandonment?
If a nurse is assigned to see a home-bound patient daily, but did not show up for a week, notify anyone, and did not arrange for another nurse to see the patient, is this patient abandonment? Read more about If a nurse is assigned to see a home-bound patient daily, but did not show up for a week, notify anyone, and did not arrange for another nurse to see the patient, is this patient abandonment?
What are some examples of an employee-employment issue vs. patient abandonment? Read more about What are some examples of an employee-employment issue vs. patient abandonment?