rmcclurg1989
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I think I may go back and edit the question for future viewers, it was a spur of the moment question without proofreading. I have been noticing that my fellow employees use scope of practice to hide behind as well. I did find a class for ten dollars that teaches the NPA for my state. PA might have something similar. My class was similar, we were handed a sheet of paper with FAQs and a link to the OBN website. I agree the scope of practice is confusing and the amount of information included within is a bit overwhelming.
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Well in Ohio at least there are a few hospitals that utilize LPNs in the acute care setting. That being said they want people with experience. Realistically you are most likely looking at LTC or Home Healthcare until you have experience. My first job was in home health followed by LTC. I am also pursuing my BSN. LTC teaches you time management above all else. When you have 30 clients you learn to manage time effectively. Also LTC pays more than acute care so don't rule it out.
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However, after reading my question I can see where that could be an assumption.
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I have been trained for such situations in case of an emergency, I stated we have emergency supplies and trachs. That was not my question, My question was related to whether or not I could do the weekly change within my scope of practice. There are other nurses that refuse to do it because they say it is out of their scope of practice. I was looking for facts not judgement to prove that it was within my scope.
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Hello, I've been scouring the ohio board of nursing website and the ORC and OAC all night hoping to find information about trach changes. My question is this, can LPNs in Ohio perform trach changes? I have a pediatric patient on a ventilator. She woke up in the middle of the night and grabbed the circuit and started pulling. That made me think huh what if she pulls the entire cannula out? We have emergency supplies and trachs, the trach is also changed once a week. So again, long story short can LPNs change trachs in Ohio? Thank you! I