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Is it within the scope of practice of a RN to perform a medical screening examination (EMTALA/DOT)?

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Is it within the scope of practice of a RN to perform a medical screening examination (EMTALA/DOT)?

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The performance of a medical screening examination is outside the scope of practice of the registered nurse, unless the nurse is functioning as an advanced practice registered nurse. The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law 73-15-5 states Nursing practice includes, but is not limited to, administration, teaching, counseling, delegation and supervision of nursing, and execution of the medical regimen, including the administration of medications and treatments prescribed by any licensed or legally authorized physician or dentist. The foregoing shall not be deemed to include acts of medical diagnosis or prescriptions of medical, therapeutic or corrective measures, except as may be set forth by rules and regulations promulgated jointly by the State Board of Medical Licensure and the Mississippi Board of Nursing. It is outside the scope of nursing practice to draw medical conclusions and/or make a medical diagnosis. Therefore, it is the continued position of the Board that a medical screening e

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