In fact, many hospitals have begun to train senior nurses as "nurse practitioners," who can fulfill some surgical functions. During operations, they can apply clamps, stem blood flow, sew stitches and so on.
事實上許多大型醫院已自行訓練資深護士擔任「專科護理師」，用以代替外科住院醫師，開刀時，協助主治醫師止血、拉線、拉勾等工作。