LPN scope of practice

[jrt71]

Hi all,

I was hoping one of the wonderful lpn's here at allnurses could fill me in pertaining to the scope of practice of lpn's in Illinois. Are lpn's allowed to start IV's here and what is the pay difference between LPN and RN in Illinois.

Thanks guys!:)

[VolunteerCPR]

I'd like to know as well, because the IL nurse practice act isn't very clear. It says LPNs can do the following:

(1) Collecting data and collaborating in the assessment of the health status of a patient.

(2) Collaborating in the development and

modification of the registered professional nurse's or advanced practice nurse's comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients.

(3) Implementing aspects of the plan of care as

delegated.

(4) Participating in health teaching and counseling

to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients, as delegated.

(5) Serving as an advocate for the patient by

communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel, as delegated.

(6) Participating in the evaluation of patient

responses to interventions.

(7) Communicating and collaborating with other

health care professionals as delegated.

(8) Providing input into the development of policies

and procedures to support patient safety.

(Source: P.A. 95‑639, eff. 10‑5‑07.)

I think pay for LPNs in IL is in the $16-$18 range, nurses $21-$27.

[ssmiti24]

Hi all,

I was hoping one of the wonderful lpn's here at allnurses could fill me in pertaining to the scope of practice of lpn's in Illinois. Are lpn's allowed to start IV's here and what is the pay difference between LPN and RN in Illinois.

Thanks guys!:)

LPN's can only start IV's if they have been certified to do it. The pay difference between a LPN and a RN depends on if you work in a hospital or doctors office or nursing home. It usually is only up to $3.00 difference a hour.