PRN0098C Chapter Notes -Unlicensed Assistive Personnel, Radiographer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
27 Oct 2022
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Responsible for diagnosing and treating disease, illness, and injury; ordering diets, tests, medications, treatments, therapies, and procedures; and directing overall care of patients. Employed by a physician or hospital to work closely with the physician and assist in directing patient care. Masters-prepared registered nurse certified in a specific area of practice and identified with advanced practice license who diagnoses illnesses and prescribes medications and treatments. Practices nursing within a defined scope under the direction of a physician; provides direct patient care, manages departments, and supervises other nurses and assistive personnel. Practices within a defined scope under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or rn; provides direct patient care and supervises assistive personnel. Performs more complicated tasks than the certified nursing assistant, including sterile procedures, in some states. Performs patient care duties and assists nursing staff. Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing problems due to heart and lung disease. Rtt generally works under the supervision of an rt.
