The nursing laws and rules do not prohibit the competent and appropriately trained licensed practical nurse from working as a case manager or care coordinator. The licensed practical nurse must practice within his or her legal scope of practice. It is not within the scope of a licensed practical nurse to practice independently. The licensed practical nurse practices interdependently when providing nursing care and dependently when carrying out medical regimens. The licensed practical nurse may contribute and assist in collecting information and performing case management or care coordination activities identified in the nursing care plan within the licensed practical nurse's scope of practice. The nursing care plan may only be developed, implemented, and evaluated by a registered nurse.