Difficult professional boundaries: performing venipunctures on babies by certified nurses in the radiology department. Professional boundaries refer to boundaries that protect against the vulnerable state of the patient and the professional conduct displayed by the health care provider. It is essential for the healthcare provider to maintain a balance as this will ensure that any act is done for the betterment and in the best interest of the patients. Boundaries in the context of a patient refer to mutually unspoken and spoken words, gestures, emotional and physical acts between a trusting patient and their health care provider. According to Avis et al (1983), limits, lines or boundaries are included in the term boundary. The intention of nurses is to provide the best therapeutic care to their patients, but in doing so the question is, are they overstepping their professional boundaries? Nursing is a profession that is evolving based on economic viability, technological advancements, and educational milestones and patient demands. In today's society, nurses often face the challenge of overcoming their professional boundaries in decision-making or ethical boundaries which are very complex to define due to technological advancements, higher qualifications of society and the requirements of patients and their loved ones; it's a reality. In addition, nurses like others are human beings and they possess this human skill which is both difficult to evaluate and has never been measured. Humanity in nursing is a direct correlation with caring, and in the process of providing care to the patient, nurses cross paths more often. professional boundaries. If we were to take the quote from Walsh (2000), the emotion of care cannot be separated from nursing care which aims to meet the needs of society individually and...... middle of paper ...... leadership structure to provide support and motivation to peers, which improves organizational effectiveness. Nurses can also use innovative conflict management and negotiation skills to manage and prevent conflict, take advice from subordinates, and ensure there is no discrimination. In conclusion, venipuncture for babies in the radiology department requires the nurse to be equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills and training. It is also essential to highlight and address other factors surrounding the procedure like those mentioned in this discussion. Ultimately, a multidisciplinary team always coexists to meet the needs of each patient and it is inherent in each patient to perform the associated tasks competently. It is also fair to conclude that no one is indispensable and therefore nurses must take new courses and training to take on new tasks..