Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association

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RN(NP) Legislation PDF Print E-mail

The following is an excerpt from The Registered Nurses Act, 1988 which relates to the RN(NP).

Practice
24(3)
Subject to any conditions or restrictions on the nurse's licence, a registered nurse who meets the requirements set out in the bylaws may, in accordance with the bylaws:

  1. order, perform, receive and interpret reports of screening and diagnostic tests that are designated in the bylaws;
  2. prescribe and dispense drugs in accordance with the bylaws;
  3. perform minor surgical and invasive procedures that are designated in the bylaws;
  4. diagnose and treat common medical disorders.

Find a copy of the corresponding bylaws related to RN(NP).

Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 December 2009 10:31 )