Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Legal and Practical Solutions for the Expanding the Roles of Medical Support Staff Nurses

진료지원인력의 확대된 업무 수행을 위한 합법적이고 합리적인 해결 방안

  • Choi, Su Jung (Graduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Kim, Min Young (Health and Nursing Research Institute, College of Nursing, Jeju National University)
  • 최수정 (성균관대학교 임상간호대학원) ;
  • 김민영 (제주대학교 간호대학, 건강과간호연구소)
  • Received : 2024.07.01
  • Accepted : 2024.07.30
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: Medical 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. Methods: The 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. Results: This 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. Conclusion: Integrating 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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