Can LPN's take phone orders?

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Hi all! I just saw a post on another state board where someone was asking if LPN's were allowed to take phone orders? We do not have LPN's on my unit and that question got me to wondering what Ohio law says. Does anyone know?

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i work in illinois and yes lpns can take phone orders

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I live in ONtario Canada

LPN's can not take phone orders here.

Whare I work LTC they are not even allowed to transcribe written orders

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I work in LTC. I am a LPN who has worked for 9 years here and in diffrent facilities. I have taken phone orders, transcribed orders from transfers,office visits, and have done monthy change-overs. I have even wrote orders for a DNR with another nurse co-signing with me.

NEVER has any MD,RN, or State Survayor(SP?) came to me ands said that I could not sign for it. I know for a fact it's the same for all the LPN's I ever worked for also.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Yes, LPN's can take phone orders in Ohio.

Noney

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Specializes in Inpatient Acute Rehab.

HI!!

I love this site!!! It is the best!!!

I have been an LPN for 19 years, and yes, I have been taking telephone orders for 19 years, in a hospital, nursing homes, and in home care.

Hope that helps!!

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Specializes in LTC.Home Health,.

I have worked in longterm care for 19yrs and we have always taken orders. At times there were no RN's on duty so we were also charge

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