Nursing scope of practice

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I need clarification on whether or not rectal prolapse reduction is within the nursing scope of practice? I work in home health and received a referral on a patient today for this reason and I don't want to risk my license performing a procedure outside the scop of practice. I tried to find clarification online, but couldn't find an answer. Any help (with source if possible) would be greatly appreciated!!

April, BSN RN

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Specializes in Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice.

You need to go to your states BON website and read their scope of practice for nurses.

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