Need help with this one!! LPN scope of practice!!

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by CraftyLPN
Jun 26, '03   Views: 1,072   Comments: 4

  1. HI THERE!!
    OK yes.. I am familiar w/ the LPN scope of practice... BUT... this is where I am stuck...
    I was asked to do a blood draw @ HH visit... I am not certified to do so... BUT I did take phlebotomy classes...so I do know how to draw blood...BUT since I did not get certified... can I legally do this? I need input please?
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  3. by purplemania
    Jun 26, '03
    Depends on the laws in your state. Does your Board have a website or contact person? You better find out before you do anything.
  4. by TessRN2B
    Jun 26, '03
    At a hospital around where i live, ER techs draw blood for orders. I don't see why an LPN couldn't if techs can. Seems to me that if you can start an IV, you be able to draw blood. but i guess that's up to your policies.
  5. by mattsmom81
    Jun 26, '03
    Like Purplemania said, check with your BON first: if it's OK make sure you follow all your agency policies.

    In Texas, nurses draw blood all the time both in HH and facilities. LPN's must have a special IV class here, I believe, for it to be allowed in their job description and regular duties.

    Phlebotomy and IV's aren't part of the LPN curriculum here, I assume. Might be different elsewhere though.
  6. by pickledpepperRN
    Jun 26, '03
    In California LVNs may draw blood. Unlicensed certified phlebotomists may if working for ans supervised by the clinical laboratory or in most outpatient settings with only a doctors order.
    Check with your licensing board.

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