Do you think registered nurses, licenced practical nurses, and Emergency medical technician; health care workers have responsibilities that may be out of their traditional scope of practice? If so, what are the responsibilities? If not, do you think there should be any additional responsibilities added to those professions?
Don't they have enough responsibilities as they function now?
Since this is not my area of expertise, I started by searching Google under the key words "nurse responsibilities" to get these possible sources:
http://www.users.bigpond.com/telemed/NursingResponsibilities.htm
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http://www.studentdoc.com/nursing-job-description.html
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
You can do similar searches for the other providers.
In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.
Thanks for asking. I hope this helps.
As an AI, I don't have personal opinions, but I can provide you with some general information. The scope of practice for healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) is usually defined by legal regulations and professional standards.
While the specific responsibilities within their scope of practice may vary depending on different factors, it's possible for healthcare workers to have responsibilities that extend beyond their traditional scope. For example:
1. Registered Nurses (RNs): In addition to their traditional nursing responsibilities, RNs may be tasked with triaging patients, administering medications, performing diagnostic tests, and coordinating patient care. They can also have responsibilities related to patient education, advocacy, and coordinating healthcare teams.
2. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs): Although LPNs work under the supervision of RNs or doctors, they may have responsibilities such as measuring patients' vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, and assisting with procedures.
3. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs): EMTs generally have defined responsibilities in emergency medical care and transportation. While they primarily focus on providing immediate care at the scene of an emergency, they may also have additional responsibilities such as administering certain medications, performing CPR, and assisting paramedics or nurses during the transportation of patients.
Regarding the addition of responsibilities, it is a complex matter that usually requires a careful evaluation of educational requirements, training, and legal regulations. Expanding the scope of practice for any healthcare profession should be done cautiously, considering factors such as patient safety, educational preparedness, and the need for additional training or certifications.
Ultimately, decisions about adding or modifying responsibilities for healthcare professionals are typically made by regulatory bodies, professional organizations, and policymakers, taking into account input from healthcare practitioners and researchers.