Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association

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.

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* Please note: Bylaw V-Registration, Section (2) and (3), Bylaw VI-Continuing Competence, Bylaw VI-Categories of Practice, Section 3, Bylaw VII-Fees, Section 2, Bylaw VIII-Examinations, Section 2

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