The historical role of the otorhinolarynoglogy nurse practitioner.

The role of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the specialty practice of Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) continues to evolve. NPs work in a collaborative practice environment integrating nursing and the medical model. They engage in critical thinking skills, expert clinical practice, and professional leadership, and evaluate and conduct research.

Procedural guidelines for adult otologic microdebridement.

Removal of cerumen and debris from adult external auditory canals using an otologic microscope is a skilled procedure. This specialized skill involves magnified visualization of the external auditory canal (EAC) and tympanic membrane (TM) or middle ear using an otologic microscope, as well as the use of suction tips and other instruments. This paper provides procedural guidelines for adult otologic microdebridement for the Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) specialist based on a literature review and the experiences of the author.

Surgical nurse practitioners as registered nurse first assists: the role, historical perspectives, and educational training.

Advanced practice nurses (APN) who practice in the surgical subspecialty areas may have the opportunity to expand their scope of practice to include first assistant at surgery. Surgical APNs who practice as registered nurse first assistants (RNFA) should seek credentialing and apply for institutional privileges to assure the consumer of competent providers. Credentialing as an RNFA documents the educational learning process and skills acquired, and recognizes this area of expertise.

Mentoring future leaders: The Midwinter SOHN Board Meeting guest attendee program.

Leadership requires vision to fulfill one's mission or purpose. Leadership, in part, is the art of influencing others to achieve goals. Leaders often find creative solutions to achieve their goals and mobilize the resources needed for attainment (McArthur, 2006).

Guidelines for performing fiberoptic flexible nasal endoscopy and nasopharyngolaryngoscopy on adults.

This article presents guidelines for performing two diagnostic skilled examinations; adult fiberoptic flexible nasal endoscopy and nasopharyngolaryngoscopy. These guidelines help to address the paucity of nursing literature on this subject. These procedures previously have been the unique purview of otolaryngologists, but now are being performed by nurse practitioners in otolaryngology specialty practice, as well as by other healthcare providers.