Nursing Students

[bekib86]

Are nursing students legally allowed to insert airways?
I know some people allow them to but are they actually allowed?

Thanks
xxx

[coupe51]

Hi,

I wouldn't have thought so, my understanding of this procedure should only be done by a Dr / Anaethetist / Paramedic or a Specialist Nurse.

[meltoadhall]

i did as a student under the supervision of a qualified person, which you should have at all times anyway, its their registration which is on the line.
check with your school of nursing if you have any concerns

[bekib86]

Hi thanks, yes i did it as a student under supervision however i was going to put it on a skills log and didnt want to get anyone in trouble if i shouldnt have been really doing it
Thanks
x

[meltoadhall]

personally I wouldnt put it in your log but rather something about airway management