Placement of a Magnet Nasal Tube Retaining Device

It was the advisory opinion of the Board that the placement and removal of a nasal tube retaining device/system (such as the AMT Bridlel®--a magnetic retrieval system) used to prevent nasal tube pullouts, is within the scope of RN practice.  The RN would place the device only after a physician/ARNP has completed an individual assessment of the patient and issued medical authorization for its placement.  Following placement, the patient should be reassessed by a physician/ARNP to assure its correct placement and that no complications have occurred.   The RN who places and/or removes a nasal tube retaining device must possess the requisite educational preparation and current clinical competence to perform the procedure in a safe, competent manner.