scope of practice for LPN/LVN in Kansas and Arkansas?

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Im trying to find information about the scope of practice (medication pass, IV's, blood, etc) for lvn/lpn in both Kansas and Arkansas, I checked the BON but I'm unable to find anything specific. If there are any practicing lvn/lpn that can help me further research this? I would gratefully appreciate it! thank you!

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You will want to review the Nurse Practice Act for each of these states.  They are both compact states, so they should have more information.  Typically, LVN/LPNs are allowed to pass medications and have a very limited scope of what they can do with IVs, and they are not allowed to give blood products.  The Kansas Nurse Practice Act has a specific section regarding practical nurses and IV medication and blood administration.  I have not read the Arkansas NPA but it likely has the same information outlined in it.  

Hope that helps!

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