Nurses obtaining blood consent

[Zee_RN]

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I have always been told that registered nurses are not to obtain informed consent for blood transfusions; it is out of their scope of practice. Only physicians can obtain blood consents.

Does anyone know where I can find documentation of this fact? The internet is NOT being my friend today. :)

Thank you!

[nightshiftCCU]

I worked in PA for 4 years and nurses are not allowed to consent for blood.