Question
Can the licensed practical nurse in a school setting delegate to assistive personnel for asthma management?
Answer
It is not within the scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse to delegate to assistive personnel nursing tasks 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 asthma management tasks in this setting.
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School Nursing
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