38-2211. Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse, defined.
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(1)Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse means the assumption of responsibilities and accountability for nursing practice in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired through an approved program of practical nursing. A licensed practical nurse may function at the direction of a licensed practitioner or a registered nurse.
(2)Such responsibilities and performances of acts must utilize procedures leading to predictable outcomes and must include, but not be limited to:
(a)Contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups;
(b)Participating in the development and modification of a plan of care;
(c)Implementing the appropriate aspects of the plan of care;
(d)Maintaining safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;
(e)Participating in the evaluation of response to interventions;
(f)Providing intravenous therapy if the licensed practical nurse meets the requirements of section 38-2237 ; and
(g)Assigning and directing nursing interventions that may be performed by others and that do not conflict with the Nurse Practice Act.