Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:The Culture of Health Care
Unit:Health Professionals The People in Health Care
Lecture:Nursing Professionals
Non-clinical IT/Informatics Roles for Clinicians
Effects of Changing Care Models on Clinicians
Slide content:Licensed Practical Nurse Continued Licensing All states and the District of Columbia require a licensing exam Licensed by the state board of nursing Role Provide more direct care Work under supervision of registered nurse or physician State laws vary but most allow LPNs to start and administer IV therapy, and many allow LPN s to administer IV medications except IV push 17
Slide notes:All states and the District of Columbia require the National Council Licensure ExamPractical Nurse (NCLEX-PN [ en - klecks -P-N]) administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). LPNs provide direct patient care and must be under the supervision of an RN or physician. State laws vary on whether LPNs may start and monitor IV fluids and administer IV medications. Most states that allow IV medication administration do not allow LPNs to push or rapidly infuse medications. 17