Decision Support Tools
Remote Nursing
Remote Nursing Practice includes Sexually Transmitted Infections and Contraceptive Management. RNs who are BCCNM-certified in Remote Nursing practice use the DSTs listed below to diagnose and treat the following diseases and disorders.
- Eye: conjunctivitis, corneal abrasion
- Ear-Nose-Throat: acute otitis media, ceruminosis, dental abscess, pharyngitis
- Genitourinary: lower urinary tract infection
- Respiratory: acute bronchitis
- Skin: bites, cellulitis, impetigo, localized abscess and furuncle
- Pain Management: use of nitrous oxide/oxygen to manage pain
Decision Support Tools
Please note, the Decision Support Tools are currently undergoing a refresh. In the interim, the existing tools are posted below. Please check back within the next couple of weeks to see the revised tools. Should you have any questions about the DSTs, or if you have comments, please email us at info@nnpbc.com.
- Cardio-Respiratory Assessment - Pediatric
- Eye Assessment - Adult
- Conjunctivitis - Adult
- Corneal Abrasion - Adult
- Ear Nose Throat Assessment - Adult
- Remote Nursing Otitis Media
- Ceruminosis - Adult
- Dental Abscess - Adult
- Pharyngitis - Adult
- Lower UTI - Adult
- Acute Bronchitis - Adult
- Integumentary Assessment - Adult
- Cellulitis - Adult
- Impetigo - Adult
- Bites & Scratches - Adult
- Use of Nitrous Oxide Oxygen in Pain Management - Adult
- Eye Assessment - Pediatric
- Conjunctivitis - Pediatric
- Corneal Abrasion Minor - Pediatric
- Ear Nose & Throat Assessment - Pediatric
- Pharyngitis - Pediatric
Resources
- About Remote Nursing via BCCNM
- Competencies: Remote Nursing
- Competencies: Contraceptive Management
- Competencies: Sexually Transmitted Infections