Can LPNs given meds in Pennsylvania?

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I have heard that LPNs licensed in PA cannot give meds without an RN present. Any truth to this? Anyone know where exactly to find support or refuting information in the practice act?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Perhaps they are referring to IV therapy, there are links on the PA BoN Website: State Board of Nursing

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Not true if you are talking generally, and even IVs; I was a LPN for 7 years and I gave all meds without a RN "supervising"; still hold my license, even though I am a RN.

LPNs do have IV therapy classes to gain competency as well, I took advantage of that and was able to practice, depending on where I worked.

You can also look at the PA BON. They just expanded IV therapy roles.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

The link above includes the LPN IV policies & FAQ in addition to laws regulating nurse practice for RN & LPN in PA

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Thanks everyone.

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