Can an RN perform sclerotherapy ?
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Yes! you can, as you know nurses in most settings usually perform procedures which are much more complex and riskier than Sclerotherapy.
In most states the procedure of Sclerotherapy falls under the standard lines of practices for nurses. In general we have found there are two main elements required by most state laws for nurses to perform Sclerotherapy :
1st Requirement: Nurse must provide evidence he or she has acquired and demonstrated the necessary knowledge by means of training and examination in Sclerotherapy.
2nd Requirement: To be ordered and supervised by a state licensed MD or DO, etc.
See sample of common state law for this matter.
STATE OF FLORIDA
Chapter 464 Nursing Part I Nurse Practice Act (ss. 464.001-464.027) Part II
Certified Nursing Assistants (ss.464.201-464.2085) Part I
Nurse Practice Act 464.018 Disciplinary Actions.--
"(n) Failing to meet minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice, including engaging in acts for which the licensee is not qualified by training or experience."
464.003 Definitions. -- As used in this part, the term:
3(a) "Practice of professional nursing" means the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences which shall include, but not be limited to:... 2. The administration of medications and treatments as prescribed or authorized by a duly licensed practitioner authorized by the laws of this state to prescribe such medications and treatments...
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Click here to add text.Advisory Opinion # 42 – Formulated: January 24, 2002
The injection of telangectasis (“spider veins”) (sclerotherapy) is within the scope of practice for only the RN as an additional act under the following guidelines:
The supervising physician/APRN performs and documents an initial assessment prior to treatment and as needed during the course of therapy.
The RN has satisfactorily completed a documented special education and training program which includes supervised practice and clinical skill competency.
The facility has applicable written policies and procedures, and written standing orders for dealing with allergic reactions.
Continuing education for these procedures is ongoing and documented.
The injection of Botox and collagen is NOT within the scope of practice for a licensed nurse, unless recognized as an APRN.
IN SUMMARY
Note: Crown Medical is dedicated to Scelrotherapy, we are not a law firm and do not give out legal advice. We have simply shown you some of the applicable laws that we found. Therefore we recommend if you have any legal question or concern to seek the advice of a registered lawyer in your county, state, and country to receive complete and accurate disclosure.
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