It is within the scope of practice of the appropriately prepared registered nurse to remove subsequent vaginal packs provided the standard requirements are met, the vaginal pack was not placed to stop or slow bleeding/hemorrhage, and the original vaginal pack has been removed postoperatively by the physician or advanced practiced nurse. As previously noted, the patient who has a vaginal pack in place to stop or slow bleeding/hemorrhage is not a candidate for the packing to be removed by a registered nurse.