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help!! scope of practice ques. ASAP



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Jun 09, 2009 12:53 AM

help!! scope of practice ques. ASAP

by tonka3

i am an lpn in NC working in a endoscopy clinic and the dr. there has the lpns snare, close and "cut-cut" the colon polyps, per the speed of his voice, should the lpn actually be controlling the snare or the scope?

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from xoemmylouox
Old Jun 09, 2009, 12:25 PM

Default Re: help!! scope of practice ques. ASAP
You should ask your state BON.
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from Cherybaby
Old Jun 09, 2009, 12:33 PM

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I agree with above poster about asking your state BON. I know in Florida, that's a no no for LPN's.
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from sasha2lady
Old Aug 02, 2009, 11:42 PM

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i would check w/ the bon also...i am a nc lpn but if i was a betting woman..id say probably not.
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