Wisconsin Administrative Code
Board of Nursing
Chapter N 6 - Standards Of Practice For Registered Nurses And Licensed Practical Nurses
Section N 6.04 - Standards of practice for licensed practical nurses
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง N 6.04
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) PERFORMANCE OF ACTS IN BASIC PATIENT SITUATIONS. In the performance of acts in basic patient situations, the L.P.N. shall, under the general supervision of an R.N. or the direction of a provider:
(a) Accept only
patient care assignments which the L.P.N. is competent to perform.
(b) Provide basic nursing care.
(c) Record nursing care given and report to
the appropriate person changes in the condition of a patient.
(d) Consult with a provider in cases where an
L.P.N. knows or should know a delegated act may harm a patient.
(e) Perform the following other acts when
applicable:
1. Assist with the collection of
data.
2. Assist with the
development and revision of a nursing care plan.
3. Reinforce the teaching provided by an R.N.
provider and provide basic health care instruction.
4. Participate with other health team members
in meeting basic patient needs.
(2) PERFORMANCE OF ACTS IN COMPLEX PATIENT SITUATIONS. In the performance of acts in complex patient situations the L.P.N. shall do all of the following:
(a) Meet
standards under sub. (1) under the general supervision of an R.N., physician,
podiatrist, dentist or optometrist.
(b) Perform delegated acts beyond basic
nursing care under the direct supervision of an R.N. or provider. An L.P.N.
shall, upon request of the board, provide documentation of his or her nursing
education, training or experience which prepares the L.P.N. to competently
perform these assignments.
(3) ASSUMPTION OF CHARGE NURSE POSITION IN NURSING HOMES. In assuming the position of charge nurse in a nursing home as defined in s. 50.04(2) (b), Stats., an L.P.N. shall do all of the following:
(a) Follow written protocols and
procedures developed and approved by an R.N.
(b) Manage and direct the nursing care and
other activities of L.P.N.s and nursing support personnel under the general
supervision of an R.N.
(c) Accept
the charge nurse position only if prepared for the responsibilities of charge
nurse based upon education, training and experience beyond the practical nurse
curriculum. The L.P.N. shall, upon request of the board, provide documentation
of the nursing education, training or experience which prepared the L.P.N. to
competently assume the position of charge nurse.
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