Quick question as I am doing research for my ED about RNs being trained to use dermabond. Not talking about suturing or first assistant type stuff here, just simple lac repair when applicable (and prescribed by the Doc) for small lacs. I have attempted to find specific policies on various State BONs but cannot. I have been told by some travel RNs that it is okay in their home state, but have had difficulty contacting these EDs and getting some clarification on their policies. My own state has no specific policy and I received conflicting answers from two different BON members. I will be helping to draft a policy and then maybe ask for a practice decision in my state. I have found a few older research articles from the ENA supporting RNs applying adhesives but would like more input from current ED RNs.
The hospital I worked in when I lived in TN would not let us. It may be a facility policy, but I was always under the impression it was not in our scope. It had to be done by MD, NP, or PA. Same thing at my hospital now in Florida.
mmutk, BSN, RN, EMT-I
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We apply it in our ER. Tennessee