Plastic Surgery Nursing..lets talk

NancyRN · Feb 9, 2002

I'm jealous too! I've been trying to break into plastic surgery since I became an RN 2 years ago. I have a special interest in plastics, having been on the recieving end after bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I feel I have a lot to offer but can't break in. Maybe it's all these skin care specialists who are getting the jobs!

I did get one shift thru an agency, sitting with a woman who'd just had a full face lift. To show you the attitude that prevails, the scheduler at the agency described my job to me: "you're just there to buff and puff the ladies." Sheeeesh!

debbiedew · Feb 9, 2002

You are right...There is alot of buff and puff, but I am good at that by now........... I just wondered if anyone else in plastics has wondered about this issue..???????........................Yes ...One of the pirks is rejuvenating the skin,botox,and getting rid of the redundant skin...Always something new...........Thanks for your reply..........Interesting.........

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Feb 9, 2002

Info re Estheticians in Texas obtained from google search:

See:National Coalition of Esthetic & Related Professional Associations

PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL MEMBERS SESSION HELD IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24, 2001

"A question was raised about the issue of recognizing estheticians in medical practice. An example was given about regulations in Texas, where a esthetician cannot be identified as being a 'licensed' esthetician in a medical practice, because an esthetician can only work in licensed cosmetological business. ....

Nurse Scope of Practice Issue

At this time, the Dermatology Nurses Association was not prepared to ask the NCEA for a formal statement regarding the reporting structure of estheticians working in medical practices. The concern had been raised by the DNA Representative at the AAD meeting in Washington, DC in March. In some states, the Nursing Scope of Practice requires that subordinates report to the Nurse, thereby leaving the nurse liable for their actions. As nurses have little or no knowledge of esthetician's scope of practice, further clarification needs to be made, if the esthetician should be clearly reporting directly to the physician and not the nurse.

From:

http://www.ncea.tv/NCEA%20Proceedings/minutes_of_june_2001_meeting.htm

Very interesting reading! Who are the estheticians reporting to?? I 'd be VERY CLEAR and make sure who they are reporting to SPELLED OUT in you office P+P manual that they report to Doctors and NOT to the office nurses. ANY physican can extend to their emploees permission to perform ANY procedure UNLESS there is a state law against it, e.g. cannot have their staff identified as nurses unless licensed. EVERYONE is trying to get their practice enlarged....is it safe, are they educated to handle complications is it LEGAL!

mattsmom81 · Feb 9, 2002

Interesting thread, Deb, Karen, and Nancy! I notice several nurses who advertise in the DFW paper for permanent cosmetics, etc. Bet that would be a fun and lucrative career for a nurse! I wonder if they take the esthetician course for this or learn via OJT at a doc's office? I could use a few tucks and lipos myself...LOL!