Can RNFA or NP do Closed Bone Reduction?

[BoneMedic]

I am currently a medic in the Army, and interested in nursing when I get out. When trying to research about who can do closed bone reduction many websites simply state Orthopedic Care Team Member. My understanding is that like all procedures final call is made at the discretion of the MD both emergency and orthopedic. I am interested in other parts of emergency nursing like chest tubes and intubation but also would really like to do closed bone reduction and casting.

Would RNFA or NP be the best route after BSN if I want to perform closed bone reduction in emergency department? Again I understand it is at the provider's discretion but has anyone noticed a midline care profession that gets to do it more in an ED setting?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

RNFAs are RNs with additional training to assist in surgery. They are not providers, and would not be doing procedures independently. NPs would need to look into state regulations for what they can or cannot do. If you want to perform the procedure, RNFA is not the route to go.