Jun 17, 2007 by penguin2 148 Posts; 2,222 Profile Views As far as I know an LPN cannot push anything IV in any state. (I don't work in TN now, but I have in the past, as well as many other states) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 17, 2007 by SlavicNurse 70 Posts; 1,992 Profile Views Your answer lies here in the requirements of LPN IV push: http://www.tha.com/pdffiles/LPN_IV_Course_Requirements.pdf and here: http://health.state.tn.us/Downloads/g4021186.pdf 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN DutchgirlRN is a ASN, RN and specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN. 1 Article; 3,932 Posts; 21,636 Profile Views Yes, LPN's in TN can push any medication but first must attend a 2 day IV class. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by tkj001 4 Posts; 654 Profile Views Your answer lies here in the requirements of LPN IV push: http://www.tha.com/pdffiles/LPN_IV_Course_Requirements.pdf and here: http://health.state.tn.us/Downloads/g4021186.pdf Thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by tkj001 4 Posts; 654 Profile Views Yes, LPN's in TN can push any medication but first must attend a 2 day IV class. Thank you for this information it was very helpful. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by tkj001 4 Posts; 654 Profile Views As far as I know an LPN cannot push anything IV in any state. (I don't work in TN now, but I have in the past, as well as many other states) Thanks : ) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN txspadequeenRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor. 4,373 Posts; 28,976 Profile Views where did you get this? lvn's can push iv drugs in many states.... as far as i know an lpn cannot push anything iv in any state. (i don't work in tn now, but i have in the past, as well as many other states) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 18, 2007 by SlavicNurse 70 Posts; 1,992 Profile Views Thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary. What are you talking about? My signature? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 12, 2007 by llnesycllne 13 Posts; 1,177 Profile Views Of course ya have to be IV cert but I have found it just depends on where ya are working. Ive pushed ativan to ms04. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 18, 2007 by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN NRSKarenRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. 5 Followers; 10 Articles; 14,528 Posts; 160,390 Profile Views thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary. members who support allnurses via premium or platinum status are permitted to have signature lines. these quotes appear each time a member posts and are not dirrectly related to post content. mine is: "the sky's the limit if your heart is in it." "attitude: the difference between ordeal and adventure!! quoting jnette: nvr 2 late change your thoughts = change your life. the bold...the beautiful...dust bunnies (\_/) (o.o) (> 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aug 18, 2007 by NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN NRSKarenRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion. 5 Followers; 10 Articles; 14,528 Posts; 160,390 Profile Views LPN's practice acts vary widely from state to state, some restrictive like PA and NY, others permissive like TN and TX. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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