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Extended Class: Present and Future > Proposed Lists - June 2005
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Proposed Additions to the RN(EC) diagnostic test list - June 2005
The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to present the recommendations for changes to the Registered Nurses in the Extended Class (RN(EC)) Drug and Laboratory Lists. The process of updating the list helps RN(EC)s keep pace with current practice trends and client needs.
Through a consultative process involving members and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario, review and recommendations by an expert panel, and discussion and rationalization from stakeholders the draft list below has been compiled for publication to members. The proposed additions/changes have been made based on:
- RN(EC)s in practice are asked to identify drugs and tests, which would facilitate their practice. In proposing a change to the lists, RN(EC)s are asked to respond to the following three criteria:
- Fall within the scope of practice of RN(EC)s in primary health care;
- Be broadly applicable to primary health care within the practice setting or client population of RN(EC)s; and
- Be efficacious, cost–efficient, and in accordance with accepted primary care and/or other best practice standards.
Diagnostic Tests
| Test | Rationale | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Hip x-ray | Required to confirm a diagnosis, acute or chronic condition. Rule out a diagnosis requiring physician consultation. HARP amendments need to be pursued regarding addition of these radiographic views to enable addition to the current approved list. | Add to list |
| Shoulder x-ray | Required to confirm a diagnosis, acute or chronic condition. Rule out a diagnosis requiring physician consultation. HARP amendments need to be pursued regarding addition of these radiographic views to enable addition to the current approved list. | Add to list |
| Bone Mineral Density | As part of prevention and health promotion and identification of a health condition in peri/postmenopausal well woman care. HARP amendments need to be pursued regarding addition of these radiographic views to enable addition to the current approved list. | Add to list |
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