Can the licensed practical nurse apply or remove an external or internal electronic fetal monitor?

It is within the scope of an appropriately prepared and competent licensed practical nurse to apply or remove an external electronic fetal monitor under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner, or under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, following clinical practice standards. It is beyond the scope of the licensed practical nurse to apply or remove an internal electronic fetal monitor. The licensed practical nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse's legal and individual scope of practice.