20:48:04:01.02Scope of nursing practice -- Licensed practical nurse.

A licensed practical nurse, in accordance with § 20:48:04:01, may: (1) Assist in the identification and administration of nursing interventions, including: (a) Determining which medication to administer when an authorized prescriber orders more than one medication for the same therapeutic indication; (b) Determining the dose to administer when an authorized prescriber orders an as-needed medication with a range of doses; and (c) Administering intravenous therapy, authorized in § 20:48:04:06 or as delegated by a registered nurse pursuant to § 20:48:04:06.01, that is prescribed by a legally authorized prescriber; (2) Assist in the administration of a delegated medical treatment or regimen according to an approved medical protocol, standardized procedure, or standing order; (3) Contribute to the evaluation of client care and the adjustment of the plan of care by monitoring client outcomes, collecting data, and communicating findings in a timely manner; (4) Assist with the identification of client learning needs, teaching, and counseling in accordance with the plan of care; (5) Delegate only tasks or activities that one can perform safely and in accordance with § 20:48:04.01:01; and (6) Supervise a nursing assistant in accordance with § 20:48:04.01:02.

Source: 50 SDR 69, effective December 10, 2023.