Topics About 'Out Of Scope'.

I work in an outpatient facility w/ dept of mental health. Our clinical director feels that clinicians who work in our agency can authorize state beds for clients being admitted to their hospital. I disagree. I feel as the clinical director this is h...

Yesterday several family members came in to see their loved one stating that they had heard through other family members that they were now being seen by Hospice. To make a long story short, the day nurse had spoken with a family member and stated th...

I'm new to the world of nursing and hospital enviroment and hear alot about scope of practice and such . But a couple days ago while going about my non medical staff duties in the ER waiting area behind the desk of the ER waiting room R.N'S desk. In ...

Here we are with another bizarre twist with my agency. I was just handed my own assignment about 2 weeks ago. I like to especially on higher levels of care have a very clear frequent line of communication with my team and social worker and or chaplai...

I am currently on assignment with a travel company at a facility located in Az. If any Az nurses can chime in here I wold appreciate it. I want to make a complaint about nurses (more than one) practicing out of their scope. However, I'm not sure how ...

This is my first year as a School Nurse. I am at a high school, so it can be pretty slow in the clinic. I have on several occasions, had a teacher or staff member stop by for a temp check, BP check, etc... I have never thought twice about this, as...