NURSE L.P.N.

The practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse means providing to individuals and groups nursing care requiring the application of basic knowledge of the biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences at the direction of a licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, or registered nurse. Such nursing care includes:

1. observation, patient teaching, and care in a diversity of health care settings;
2. contributions to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing;
3. administration of medications and treatments prescribed by a licensed
   physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Medications may be administered by a licensed practical nurse upon proof of completion of a course in medication administration approved by the Board of Nursing. ORC § 4723.02 (F)

"No person shall engage in the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse, hold herself out as being a licensed practical nurse, or use the title Licensed Practical Nurse,' the initials L.P.N.,' or any other title implying that the person is a licensed practical nurse, for a fee, salary, or other consideration, or as a volunteer, without holding a current, valid license as a practical nurse." ORC § 4723.03 (B)

NURSE L.P.N.