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1. Triage in the ED

   Horton replied to Horton's topic in Emergency

   I appreciate everyone's responses. I do see that triage and plan of care are different, but the state board tells me that an RN should be performing the triage. I can find no specific written rule stating that RN's are required to perform the triage...

2. Triage in the ED

   Horton posted a topic in Emergency

   We have been discussing EMTALA and triage and the nurse practice act (Texas) and so forth. The State Board of Nursing states that an RN must make the initial assessment and develop a plan of care for the patient. Does this mean that a RN is required ...