Question
Can the licensed practical nurse train unlicensed assistive personal (UAP)?
Answer
It may be within a licensed practical nurse's scope of practice to provide routine or basic training to UAP if the licensed practical nurse is competent under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner or under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse based on the nursing care plan. In some settings (community-based and in-home care) only a registered nurse may delegate and is required to validate competency prior to nursing delegation.
FAQ Category
General Scope of Practice
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