Question
Does a licensed practical nurse require a special certification to perform infusion therapy, phlebotomy, or laboratory tests?
Answer
The nursing laws and rules do not require a licensed practical nurse to get a special certification to perform infusion therapy, phlebotomy, or laboratory tests. The licensed practical nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are the nurse's legal and individual scope of practice.
FAQ Category
Infusion Therapy, Phlebotomy, and Laboratory Tests
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