655 IAC, Chapter 6 - Nursing Practice For Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses

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Amendments to Chapter 6, “Nursing Practice For Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses,” Iowa
Administrative Code will go into effect February 16, 2011 with a general referral to the legislature.

The amendments update and revise the current limited and expanded intravenous therapy scope of practice for the licensed practical nurse (LPN).

The rules reflect the revised course.  The course has been divided into two courses.

Course One – Expanded Intravenous Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse.  This course has been developed for the LPN taking the course for the first time.  Course One incorporates content covering intravenous therapy via a peripheral intravenous catheter, midline catheter and a PICC line.

Course Two – Update to Intravenous Therapy Course.  This course has been developed for the LPN who has taken the initial board- approved course prior to the revisions.  Course Two incorporates content covering intravenous therapy via a midline catheter and PICC line.

The courses must be offered by an approved Iowa Board of Nursing provider of nursing continuing education.   

To view Iowa Administrative Code - Chapter 6 - Nursing Practice For Registered Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses, Click on the Link Below:

Chapter 6 Rules