Registered Nurse (RN) Appointments

Nurse Appointments at Villa Nova Medical Clinic

Dr. Hurley’s Registered Nurse provides dedicated clinical care for Dr. Hurley’s patients only, offering support for many routine and follow-up needs within the RN scope of practice. These appointments help improve access, shorten wait times, and ensure timely follow-up.

All care provided by the RN is reviewed by Dr. Hurley at the end of each clinic day. Any changes to your treatment plan will be communicated once that review is complete.

What the RN Can Help With

Our Registered Nurse can independently perform a wide range of assessments, treatments, and follow-up care under medical directives and physician-approved protocols, including:

Clinical Assessments

  • Vital signs, symptom assessment, and patient intake

  • Medication, allergy, and medical history review

  • Chronic disease monitoring (diabetes, hypertension, COPD/asthma)
  • Cognitive and mental-health screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, MMSE, MoCA, EPDS)

Immunizations & Injections

  • Routine vaccines

  • Medication injections (B12, Depo-Provera, etc.)

  • Education and monitoring for side effects

Procedures & Clinical Support

  • Wound care and dressing changes

  • Assisting with minor procedures

  • PAP tests (per medical directive)

  • Swabs, urine tests, and specimen collection

Chronic Disease Education & Support

  • Diabetes counselling, foot checks, glucometer review

  • Blood pressure monitoring and lifestyle counselling

  • COPD/asthma education, inhaler technique review

Communication & Follow-Up

  • Reviewing lab results and arranging follow-up

  • Patient education on care plans

  • Calling patients for updates or reminders

  • Relaying physician instructions through secure messaging or phone calls

Upcoming Service: Blood Collection (Phlebotomy)

Once supplies are in place, Dr. Hurley’s RN will be offering blood collection services for ALL patients of the Villa Nova Medical Clinic.
This service will allow patients to complete laboratory testing directly in the clinic, improving convenience and reducing travel.

More details will be posted once the service is officially launched.

Important Reminder About RN Appointments

Appointments booked with the RN are nurse-only visits.

  • You will not see your physician during the same appointment unless specifically arranged.

  • The RN will complete your assessment or treatment, and Dr. Hurley will review the encounter later that day.

  • If the physician determines that additional steps or changes to your care are needed, you will be contacted with an update or follow-up plan.

This approach helps improve access and ensures care is thoroughly overseen by your primary provider.

Examples of Reasons to Book an RN Appointment

  • Blood pressure check or diabetes follow-up

  • Injections or vaccinations

  • Wound care

  • Mental health screening

  • Lab follow-up arranged by your physician

  • Education on a diagnosis or care plan

  • PAP test (when eligible by directive)

  • Urine dip for suspected UTI (RN triage + MD review)

Reasons You Should Not Book an RN Appointment

  • New medical issues requiring diagnosis

  • Prescription renewals (unless directed by the physician)

  • Complex or multiple concerns

  • Controlled-substance medication reviews

  • Severe or worsening symptoms

These must be booked as a physician appointment to ensure proper assessment.