Why can nurses inject botox and fillers? The nurses in my hospital barely know what acetaminophen is. How is that possible that a doctor of pharmacy who studied drugs for 6 or 7 full years and know every single side effect etc, cannot , but nurses that know abslutely nothing about the medications they give, can?
November 26, 2017
Answer: Nurses know nothing about medication, why can they administer Botox? Or are they doing it illegally? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Nurses must be under the supervision of a practicing physician to administer Botox but I do share your concerns. I am the only person that administers injections in my practice and my person opinion is that Botox should only be given by board certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and facial plastic surgeons (ENT). Hope this helps.
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November 26, 2017
Answer: Nurses know nothing about medication, why can they administer Botox? Or are they doing it illegally? Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Nurses must be under the supervision of a practicing physician to administer Botox but I do share your concerns. I am the only person that administers injections in my practice and my person opinion is that Botox should only be given by board certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and facial plastic surgeons (ENT). Hope this helps.
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November 26, 2017
Answer: Most state laws permit nurses to inject botox under the direct supervision of physicians. In my office, I do not permit this. In my office, I personally perform all of the services I offer. There is no way that a nurse has the knowledge, skill, or experience to deliver an expert service. However that statement is often also true of the physicians who is supposed to be supervising the nurse. I recommend looking for caring, ethical cosmetic surgeons who don't employ physician extenders. You will pay more for the best care but this is your face we are talking about.
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November 26, 2017
Answer: Most state laws permit nurses to inject botox under the direct supervision of physicians. In my office, I do not permit this. In my office, I personally perform all of the services I offer. There is no way that a nurse has the knowledge, skill, or experience to deliver an expert service. However that statement is often also true of the physicians who is supposed to be supervising the nurse. I recommend looking for caring, ethical cosmetic surgeons who don't employ physician extenders. You will pay more for the best care but this is your face we are talking about.
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