Question
Can the licensed practical nurse in the school setting delegate administration of nursing tasks for diabetes to non-credentialed assistive personnel?
Answer
It is not within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse to delegate nursing tasks to non-credentialed assistive personnel in the public and private, kindergarten through twelve grade school setting (RCW 28A.210 Common School Provisions: Health-Screening and Requirements). Only the registered nurse may delegate to assistive personnel to perform diabetes management tasks in this setting.
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School Nursing
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