The registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative registered nurse who functions in an expanded role, working in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Intraoperatively, the RNFA practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.
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Advocacy
AORN Memo of Support for RNFAs
RNFA Reimbursement Bill Language
RNFA Reimbursement Laws
News
Resources
RNFA Scope and Qualifications Chart
RNFA Reimbursement Map
RNFA Reimbursement - Legislative Preparation and Strategy
NYS Action Coalition letter regarding RNFA reimbursement (insurance policies)
NYS Action Coalition letter regarding RNFA reimbursement (Medicare)
Texas Team Action Coalition letter regarding RNFA reimbursement (Medicare)
Resources for Government Agencies
- AORN's Position Statement on RN First Assistants (PDF)
- AORN's Position Statement on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Perioperative Environment (PDF)
- AORN's Education Standards for RNFA Programs (PDF)