CapeCodMermaid, RN 6,089 Posts Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health. Has 30 years experience. May 29, 2011 Yes they are.
cgwrn 55 Posts Specializes in Admin, ER, ICU, Med-Surg. Has 13 years experience. Jun 6, 2011 In Iowa they may develop a care plan but it must be cosigned by an R.N.
Nascar nurse, ASN, RN 2,218 Posts Specializes in LTC, Hospice, Case Management. Has 37 years experience. Jun 8, 2011 Yes, did it for years as an LPN. No co-sign needed in my state.
Chin up 694 Posts Specializes in Med surg, LTC, Administration. Has 26 years experience. Jun 8, 2011 In Massachusetts we are allowed, no co sign needed. I write all the Medicaid care plans in my facility upon admission and annually thereafter. The staff nurses update them as needed. Quarterly, I check all medicaid care plans for accuracy. peace!