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ReviewJournal of Korean Academy of Nursing2024

[Legal and Practical Solutions for the Expanding the Roles of Medical Support Staff Nurses].

Su Jung Choi, Min Young Kim

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Review in Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Su Jung ChoiGraduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2171-7441
Min Young KimHealth and Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. musemy2@jejunu.ac.kr.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6024-1111

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMedical support staff nurses have traditionally performed various supportive tasks for physicians, often extending beyond standard nursing roles. Despite these long-standing practices, there is a notable lack of official recognition and legal protection for these expanded responsibilities, leading to increasing legal concerns. Therefore, there is a need for proposing a rational solution to address these issues.

methodsThe number of medical support staff nurses is rising, particularly as they fill gaps left by the 2024 resident physician strike. The study focuses on identifying potential challenges arising from this shift and developing strategic improvements to address these challenges effectively.

resultsThis study proposed legally expanding the scope of nursing duties and creating a robust system for training and certifying nurses to handle these responsibilities effectively, by integrating these roles within the advanced practice nurse (APN) framework.

conclusionIntegrating these roles within the framework of APN can offer a sustainable and legally sound solution to the ongoing healthcare crisis, ensuring patient safety and safeguarding healthcare workers' legal rights.

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Nurse's RoleCertificationHumansPatient SafetyAdvanced Practice NursingCertificationPhysician AssistantsQuality ControlScope of Practice

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PMID39248418

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