Can the licensed practical nurse insert a feeding tube in a neonate or infant?

It is within the scope of practice of an appropriately trained and competent licensed practical nurse to insert a feeding tube in a neonate, infant, child, or adult under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner, or under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, following clinical practice standards. An order from an authorized health care practitioner is required. The licensed practical nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the licensed practical's legal and individual scope of practice.