Just wondering what drugs a LPN can push

U.S.A. Tennessee

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:confused: Can LPN's push Ativan in Tennessee?
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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)

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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

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Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.

Yes, LPN's in TN can push any medication but first must attend a 2 day IV class.

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Thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary.

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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.

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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 : )

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

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)
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Thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary.

What are you talking about? My signature?

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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.

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thank you for the web sites they were very helpful, but the quote wasn't necessary.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

LPN's practice acts vary widely from state to state, some restrictive like PA and NY, others permissive like TN and TX.

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