Independent LPN
Page posted: 9/1/2005 | Page reviewed: 6/1/15 | Page updated: 6/1/15 | |
Legal Authority | Nurse Practice Act - Minn. Stat. chapter 148, Minn. Stat. 256B.0625, subd. 7, Minn. Stat. 256B.0651, Minn. Stat. 256B.0654, Minn. R. part 6305.0300 | ||
Covered Services | Independent licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) provide either: | ||
Non-Covered Services | Supervision is not included in the definitions of licensed practical nursing. However monitoring is an authorized function of practical nursing. Only a registered nurse (RN) may delegate to and supervise nursing personnel An LPN may not delegate a medical or nursing activity to another LPN or to unlicensed assistive personnel An independent LPN may not provide and be paid for nursing services to the following: An independent nurse must not provide and be paid for nursing services if also one of the following: | ||
Provider Standards and Qualifications | Professional nurses who practice independently must take on the responsibilities that go along with being a small business such as worker’s compensation, taxes and insurance. Independent LPN must: | ||
Process and Procedures | |||
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