Registered Nurses Injecting Under Physician Supervision
Before a registered nurse injects, confirm that the state allows it, that a physician supervises directly and that specialized training is complete.
A conditional permission, not a right
A review on PubMed Central says registered nurses might be allowed to perform these injections in certain states, under the direct supervision of a physician and after completing specialized training.
Four phrases to read closely
- Note the wording "might be allowed". It is not a guarantee.
- Note "certain states". Find out whether your state is one of them.
- Note "direct supervision of a physician". A physician has to be the supervisor.
- Note "specialized training". The training has to be finished before the injecting starts.
Where to read the New Jersey rule
For nurses near Morristown, New Jersey, the state rule is the document to open next. New Jersey Administrative Code § 13:37-6.2 is titled "Delegation of selected nursing tasks". Read it in full before you assume anything about injections.
Nurse practitioners
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners keeps a State Practice Environment page. Nurse practitioners can read it next to the nursing rule.
Get the supervision terms in writing
Ask your supervising physician to name, in writing, who supervises you and what training you are expected to finish. Compare that answer with your own license.