What is the licensed practical nurse's role in implementing the nursing care plan?

The licensed practical nurse's role in implementing the care plan includes the following activities:

• Procuring resources needed;
• Implementing nursing interventions and medical orders consistent with nursing rules and within an environment conducive to patient safety;
• Prioritizing performance of nursing interventions within the assignment;
• Recognizing responses to nursing interventions;
• Modifying immediate nursing interventions based on changes in the patient's status; and
• Delegating specific nursing tasks as outlined in the plan of care and consistent with nursing delegation laws and rules.