Can the licensed practical nurse perform endotracheal intubation or other resuscitative procedures?

The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission determines it is beyond the scope of the licensed practical nurse due to the complexity of the activity to perform endotracheal intubation. The licensed practical nurse may be a member of the team and assist in performing individual activities during resuscitation based on the Scope of Practice Decision Tree under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner, or under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, following clinical practice standards. See the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission's for additional information.