LVN working as a CNA

[hamyll]

The shift was hectic with falls and transfers and the regular med pass and documentation, among these there was a hypoglycemic patient who was administered glucagon by LVN. Would like to know if the skill of taking a blood glucose test on a patient under these circumstances be done by an LVN working as a CNA in a facility. If this is not allowed what would the consequences be for the LVN and the CNA involved. Thank you.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

This is something that would fall under facility policy as to who can take a blood sugar when working in what role. Beyond that, see my response to your other thread.