INS Position Paper: RNs and Distal Tip Placement of PICCs
A national task force of infusion therapy experts was recently convened by the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) to examine the practice of registered nurses determining the distal tip placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) by chest radiograph. To reach a conclusion, the task force examined current practices and reviewed existing studies. A survey of state nursing boards was also conducted. Task force analysis determined a need for the expansion of the RN scope of practice to include viewing chest radiographs to determine distal tip placement of PICCs. To read the entire position paper, continue here.
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