What can LPN's not do in Alabama in regards to nursing job responsibilities??

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Specializes in Infertility, Reproductive Endocrinology.

Can LPN's start IV's? I know they can't push meds in an IV.... Just curious. :monkeydance:

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Specializes in 4 years peds, 7 years L and D.

hmmm.. I think so...??? We only have RNs on our floor, but we used to have an LPN and I can't remember her not being able to start an IV, we do IVs every day...

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Your best source would be your state board of nursing. At the gray toolbar at the top of the page, click on 'Links' then 'Boards of Nursing.'

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I was a LPN before I became a RN. I work at several hospital and was expected to start IV, but couldn't push medication or hang certain solutions like heparin and KCL.We could only hand antibotics and saline soultions.

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