The role and scope of retrieval nurse practitioners in the UK

Nursing in Critical Care
Jo DaviesShelley Riphagen

Abstract

The first independent paediatric retrieval nurse practitioners (RNP) in the UK and Europe were appointed in 2006 in one hospital Trust. Since then, many have been appointed around the UK but the range of responsibility and scope of the role is unknown as well as possible geographical variability. The aim of this paper is to explore the role and scope of paediatric retrieval nurse practitioners in the United Kingdom (UK). A two part questionnaire was sent to all RNPs identified by the regional retrieval/transport centres. Information was sought about the role and scope of RNPs and how the role may have changed since appointment. RNPs were asked to self-assess their own ability in a variety of technical and leadership skills. The majority of respondents felt their role had expanded since appointment. RNPs reported that they would now lead the team for any critically ill infant or child where previously they were retrieving stable or high dependency patients. Other expansions of their role included being on a middle grade tier of the medical rota, asked to undertake aeromedical transfers, providing the withdrawal of care at referring centres and non-medical independent prescribing. This survey has revealed the changing role and sc...Continue Reading

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