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An RN First Assistant's Guide to Private Practice
Author(s) -
Hughes Sheila
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)60794-1
Subject(s) - private practice , management , business , medicine , family medicine , economics
In 1984, AORN developed its first official statement on RN first assistant (RNFA) practice. This article is a guide for RNFAs seeking self‐employment. The dynamics of change, with reference to the role of the RNFA, in perioperative nursing and entrepreneurship will be discussed. Nurses' responsibilities in this expanded role, methods of becoming a change agent, and methods of obtaining privileges to practice as a self‐employed RNFA (ie, functioning under the supervision of a surgeon) in health care organizations will be identified. Current trends and issues influencing RNFA practice, including certification, reimbursement, practice setting, education, competition, and changes in health care, also will be discussed. AORN J 77 (April 2003) 748–761.