[MoosePond]

Can you tell me how RNFAs work in your hospital.? Where I work, I am told they can pretty much function as a surgical resident, under the supervision of the attending surgeon with the exception that they can not write post op orders. Are they allowed to start a case without the attending being the room? Seems I can not find in our hospital P&P manual a specific job descripiton and if I bring it too my managers attention, I fear issues will get really blown out of proportion. What has your experience been working with RNFAs Unfortunately, mine has not been ideal. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

[mikethern]

RNFA's are allowed to suture, retract, ream, and drill. I don't believe they are allowed to cut tissue. Thus, they can drape the patient, but they must wait for the surgeon to cut skin.

RNFA is a decent job if you can get it and don't mind standing in one place for several hours.

[MoosePond]

thank you mikethern

[Cviburnum]

Does anyone have any idea how much RNFA's make per hour?

[mikethern]

Originally Posted by Cviburnum

Does anyone have any idea how much RNFA's make per hour?

A couple bucks more per hour than a staff RN.