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).

* 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

Find information on other laws related to RN(NP) practice.

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