medigeek Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 http://www.cno.org/en/news/2017/february-2017/minister-announces-plans-to-change-laws-to-allow-rn-prescribing/ Ignoring the obvious disastrous implications of this policy idea, aren't nurses combined with diagnostic/treatment technology a serious threat to the physician job market? Once that technology is cheaper, an NP could perform physical exams/take a history + make use of the technology to come up with an accurate diagnosis + formulate a treatment plan. You certainly aren't eliminating doctors, just slicing up the job market demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edict Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 http://www.cno.org/en/news/2017/february-2017/minister-announces-plans-to-change-laws-to-allow-rn-prescribing/ Ignoring the obvious disastrous implications of this policy idea, aren't nurses combined with diagnostic/treatment technology a serious threat to the physician job market? Once that technology is cheaper, an NP could perform physical exams/take a history + make use of the technology to come up with an accurate diagnosis + formulate a treatment plan. You certainly aren't eliminating doctors, just slicing up the job market demand. On the flip side it could reduce the number of calls to residents about medication issues on the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLengr Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 This has the potential to be a disastrous idea. I think the training recieved by RNs is entirely inadequate to allow diagnosis and treatment of the vast majority of conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPatting Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 This has the potential to be a disastrous idea. I think the training recieved by RNs is entirely inadequate to allow diagnosis and treatment of the vast majority of conditions. As a current 4th year nursing student in my last semester, I COMPLETELY agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechToMD Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Is it bad that I wasn't surprised at all reading this considering it's Hoskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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