Long Term Care Columnist / Guide VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN 142 Articles; 9,982 Posts Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych. Has 26 years experience. Apr 16, 2005 As always........it's best to check with your state board of nursing to find out whether certain tasks fall within your scope of practice. It's different from state to state, even facility to facility, so the BON is the ultimate authority in these matters.I don't know about Nevada, but here in Oregon, it was an LPN of many years' experience who taught ME how to change a SP catheter. :)
barefootlady, ADN, RN 2,174 Posts Apr 16, 2005 Marla gave you the answer you need. Check with the state BON if you question your scope of practice.
unknown99, BSN, RN 933 Posts Specializes in Inpatient Acute Rehab. Apr 16, 2005 In Ohio, LPN's can change an SPC. I did as an LPN (now RN). It is so much easier than a regular urethral cath.
suebird3 4,007 Posts Jul 3, 2006 Best to check with your BON. Don't remind me that I have to change a cath this week.....Suebird
