S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:02

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:48:04.01:02 - Scope of nursing practice for the licensed practical nurse

The licensed practical nurse assists and contributes to the implementation of the nursing process, in accordance with 20:48:04:01, as assigned or delegated by a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician, or other authorized licensed independent health care provider, to provide nursing services for the promotion or maintenance of client health and prevention of illness or injury. The licensed practical nurse may:

(1) Conduct a focused nursing assessment that may contribute to a registered nurse's comprehensive nursing assessment and plan of care;

(2) Assist in the identification and administration of nursing interventions, including:

(a) Administering medications and treatments, prescribed by a legally authorized prescriber; including,

i. Determining which medication to administer when an authorized prescriber orders more than one medication for the same therapeutic indication, including pain management medication; and

ii. Determining the dose to administer when an authorized prescriber orders an as needed medication with a range of doses;

(b) Administering intravenous therapy authorized in 20:48:04:06 and 20:48:04:06.01, prescribed by a legally authorized prescriber;

(3) Assist in the administration of a delegated medical treatment or regimen according to an approved medical protocol, standardized procedure, or standing order;

(4) Contribute to the evaluation of client care and the adjustment of the plan of care by monitoring client outcomes, collecting data, and communicating findings in a timely manner;

(5) Assist with the identification of client learning needs, teaching, and counseling in accordance with the plan of care;

(6) Delegate to another person in accordance with 20:48:04.01:01 to include only those nursing measures for which the nurse has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely; and

(7) Provide supervision of unlicensed providers in accordance with 20:48:04.01:02.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04.01:02

21 SDR 13, effective 8/7/1994; 26 SDR 174, effective 7/4/2000; 49 SDR 051, effective 11/27/2022; 50 SDR 069, effective 12/10/2023

General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-1.1, 36-9-4, 36-9-4.1.