title: The value of the ORN. Ophthalmic Registered Nurse.
abstract: In my last message I said I would meet again with Dr. Dunbar Hoskins, Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) to provide further support of the distinct role of the ophthalmic registered nurse (ORN) on the ophthalmic health care team in the private practice or clinic setting. The value of the ORN is well established in the operating room and at the bedside; however, the efficacy of the ORN is questioned routinely in the office in light of today's. health care climate of bottom line costs. What follows are excerpts of my discussion with Dr. Hoskins, based in part on my own clinical experiences, but also on the many scenarios, examples, and sketches provided me by countless ASORN members. When I "tapped" you for help, you responded most powerfully. Thank you all.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ruehl
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009885:Ophthalmology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000592:standards*