Would You Feel Comfortable Doing This?

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My mom had to renew her driver's license and was having a hard time getting in with an eye doctor for an eye exam. My dad noticed on the form it said the eye exam form can be completed by an MD, PA, NP, DO, optometrist, or RN. He asked me if I would do it. I have a snellen chart and measured 20 feet away and tested her eyes. She scored 20/30 on both eyes, so I wrote that on the form and signed it. The form asked for my name, signature, and license number, which I provided. I'm seeing nothing wrong with what I did, but I know most people are strongly against "treating" family- which I am also. But are you against it for something this simple? Do you think the DMV will care that we have the same last name?

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

In IL, you can go to jail for this!

I'm an advanced practice nurse and I can sign absolutely NOTHING from the DMV - takes an MD!!!

I would not be doing this as it does fall into the "treating family members" realm.

Specializes in ICU./CCU/SICU.

I think the better question is why do you have a Snellen chart to begin with? :)

Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I :redbeathe allnurses. From, "fine-great-no biggie-why not-no problemo" to "you could go to jail for that" in 60 seconds. ;)

Specializes in Oncology.
I think the better question is why do you have a Snellen chart to begin with? :)

It was on my required supply list in nursing school.

Specializes in Oncology.
In IL, you can go to jail for this!

I'm an advanced practice nurse and I can sign absolutely NOTHING from the DMV - takes an MD!!!

I would not be doing this as it does fall into the "treating family members" realm.

Definitely said an RN can sign it. Opticians aren't MDs, would you find it odd that they can sign a form saying someone can see at least 20/40?

Specializes in Oncology.
I :redbeathe allnurses. From, "fine-great-no biggie-why not-no problemo" to "you could go to jail for that" in 60 seconds. ;)

Lol. So true.

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