RN delegating to an LPN IV therapy related functions and the definition of "additive", see 98.11
RN delegating to an LPN the initiation of IV therapy; and central line dressing changes, including triple lumen, PICC, Hickman, Groshong, and Port-a-cath dressings
RN delegating to LPN and/or patient care attendant the checking of vital signs, groin checks and pulse checks on post-cath lab patients
RN delegating certain functions to respiratory care practitioners
RN specially trained in pain management and treatment of spasticity to refilling and reprogramming Synchromed Infusion Systems (implanted intrathecal pumps)
RN administering Zoladex in the home health setting
RN in the Emergency Department administering sedatives, paralytics, and hypnotics for airway management in a life threatening situation (rapid sequence induction/intubation (RSI) Reaffirmed 3/8/2006. See Nurse Practice Opinion Npop06.01
RN removing a lumbar drain
Inserting staples to a laceration
RN administering medications under the order of a Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to patients in the health unit
RN performing massage therapy
RN instilling normal saline into and irrigating a drainage tube in the chest wall
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN: NP, CRNA, and CNM) performing selected procedures listed in CPT codes
Removing an IABP catheter
RN assessing (screening) an obstetrical patient, contacting physician, and discharge to home
RN administering Diprivan (Propofol), ICU settings (see Law, R.S. 37:935)
RN performing restorative nursing functions
RN assessing (screening) to determine a non-emergent status (triage/referral)
RN delegating to an LPN in a long term care setting a continuous subcutaneous infusion
RN delegating to an LPN in the home health setting the insertion of a coude catheter
RN inserting a peripherally percutaneous central catheter (PICC), through a non-seldinger technique, in neonate and pediatric patients in the acute care setting
Family nurse practitioner (APRN) functioning independently in the ER
RN managing transient hypotension of OB patients with epidural anesthesia
Administration of a bolus dose of an anesthetic agent and adjusting the rate of an epidural infusion (superseded by Board’s rules LAC46:XLVII.3705)
RN delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel the performance of phlebotomy
RN assessing a patient's pain level and administering pain medication (dose range, order)
Determining the correct position of a central line from a chest x-ray
Delegating to the LPN the adjustment of a spinal cord stimulator
Declaratory Statement on the Role and Scope of Practice of the Registered Nurse in Dialysis Nursing in Renal Dialysis Centers and Facilities (revised npop03.16)
RN delegating the care of a ventilator dependent patient, home setting
Delegating to an LPN the performance of tracheostomy suctioning, long term care facility (see npop 97.07)
Declaratory Statement on Transmission and Acceptance of Verbal Orders (revised, see Declaratory Statement – Transmission and Acceptance of Verbal Orders)
Declaratory Statement on the Registered Nurse Transporting Critically Ill Neonates