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Only if your state practice act doesn't allow it, but as far I have read, and I'm guessing you're Fl, there isn't anything that says you can't. What your place of employment says, and what the BON says are two differnt things, but I have rarely seen a facility go beyond what the state says. Usually facilities are more restrictive, not less.
I suggest you call, email or write your board for a copy of the practice act. And you're very welcome. :). And you're a very wise person, to find out about what restrictions your state places on you. Your state board of nursing is the only source, that should be consulted when you're in doubt about what you do under your license. As you're the one who will be accountable to them, if you step beyond it.
Hi, I work subacute too and do admissions. We have the typical packet and forms we fill out when people are admitted. I do a full head-to-toe and skin assessment when they come in and I document my findings. We always have a RN on duty in case something I assess is not normal or when I need another opinion. I feel like I am gathering information, not deciding the plan of care or goals, etc.
I currently do PRN for a LTC facility in North Carolina. At this facility we (LPNs) complete the assessments and admission paperwork. When I first graduated from LPN school, I worked there and was surprised by this. If I find any irregular findings, I always have an RN sign off on the admission packet with me.
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Hi everyone, I am new to posting, done a lot of reading though.
My question is I'm an LPN in LTC, I work the sub acute/rehab floor, I read in another tread that LPN's could not do initial assessments on new admits. We are required to. Am I endangering my license?
Thanks for any info.