My question is can the LPN remove the IV???

[joycee8]

Hi guys, I hope somebody can help me with this, I knew that the LPN cannot insert IV, what about in removing the IV? Can't they remove also? Thanks for those who share their knowledge.

[Little Panda RN, ASN, RN]

When I was an LPN student we could not start an IV since we were not certified at that time, but we could remove one. In my last semester we became IV certified so we could start and remove. It all depends on the state that you are licensed in. I am sure others we come along and share their expeirence with you.

[mommy.19, MSN, RN, APRN]

Hospital protocol will dictate who can d/c an IV or saline lock. At our hospital, CNA's and PCT's can d/c saline locks, but an LPN or RN must d/c the line if it is currently attached to a running fluid or med.

[zonacards]

As a student Nurse Technician I was allowed to remove them. IN fact any patient care technician at our hospital was allowed to do so.

[joycee8]

Thanks zonacards, Mommy19 and Rn2b! i wonder what the NCLEX says about it?

[mommy.19, MSN, RN, APRN]

I actually came across a question like this on the NCLEX PN 3000, and it was something like "You have such and such number of RN's, one LPN, and 5 CNA's, who do you delegate to d/c the Saline Lock in room 10?" CNA was the right answer, and the rationale was because the CNA is qualified and the LPN could be tending to more advanced/serious issues. So, I'm not sure. You could look at your SBON delegation guidelines, that helped me a little.