Is it within the scope of the licensed practical nurse to assist in removing trans-thoracic (epicardial) pacing wire following open-heart surgery?

It is within the scope of practice of the appropriately prepared and competent licensed practical nurse to assist an authorized health care practitioner, or the registered nurse, in removing trans-thoracic (epicardial) pacing wire following open-heart surgery, following clinical practice standards. The licensed practical nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if these activities are within the nurse's legal and individual scope of practice.