RN(AAP) Resources

The following resources provide further role clarity and guidelines for RN(AAP)s. An RN(AAP) meets CRNS educational and licensing requirements and demonstrates the ability to apply Additional Authorized Practice standards and competencies to diagnose and treat Limited Common Medical Disorders as identified in the Clinical Decision Tools (CDTs).
Standards & Competencies
These documents contain the over-arching expectations for RN(AAP) practice.
- RN with Additional Authorized Practice [RN(AAP)] Practice Standards CRNS, 2022 - Effective November 1, 2022
Clinical Decision Tools
CRNS CDTs are specific evidence-informed documents that guide RNs with additional authorized practice in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of limited common medical disorders encountered in the northern primary care settings in Saskatchewan.
The CDTs are reviewed every three years, or as needed, by the Interprofessional Advisory Group (IPAG) who provides content expertise for the CDTs. All 58 CDTs will be updated throughout 2022. Changes to the CDTs are based on the newest information, guidelines and Rx Files.
Central Nervous System - Updated 2022
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, & Mouth - Updated 2022
- Acute Laryngitis: Adult
- Anterior Epistaxis: Adult & Pediatric
- Aphthous Stomatitis: Adult & Pediatric
- Blepharitis: Adult & Pediatric
- Ceruminosis (Impacted Cerumen): Adult & Pediatric
- Chalazion and Hordeolum: Adult & Pediatric
- Conjunctivitis: Adult & Pediatric
- Corneal Abrasion: Adult & Pediatric
- Dental Abscess: Primary and Permanent Teeth
- Otitis Externa: Adult & Pediatric
- Otitis Media: Adult
- Otitis Media Chronic Suppurative: Adult & Pediatric
- Otitis Media: Pediatric
- Peritonsillar Abscess: Adult
- Pharyngitis: Adult & Pediatric
- Rhinosinusitis (Acute and Chronic): Adult & Pediatric
Gastrointestinal - Updated 2022
- Acute Diarrhea: Adult
- Acute Gastroenteritis: Adult
- Acute Gastroenteritis: Pediatric
- Cholelithiasis, Biliary Colic, Cholecystitis and Cholangitis: Adult & Pediatric
- Constipation: Adult
- Constipation: Pediatric
- Dehydration: Adult
- Dehydration: Pediatric
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Adult
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Pediatric
- Helicobacter Pylori: Adult
- Pinworms: Adult & Pediatric
Genitourinary - Updated 2022
Hematology - Updated 2022
Musculoskeletal - Updated 2022
Reproductive Health- Updated 2022
Respiratory - Updated 2022
- Acute Bronchitis: Adult - Updated 2022
- Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD): Adult - Updated 2022
- Asthma Exacerbation: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Bronchiolitis: Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Adult - Updated 2022
- Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP): Pediatric - Updated 2022
Skin & Integumentary - Updated 2022
- Acne Vulgaris: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Acute Urticaria: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Atopic Dermatitis: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Bites: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Cellulitis: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Cutaneous Fungal Infection: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Cutaneous Infections: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Impetigo: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Pediculosis: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Scabies: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022
- Warts: Adult & Pediatric - Updated 2022