S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04:01.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 46, September 30, 2024
Section 20:48:04:01.02 - Scope of nursing practice - Licensed practical nurse

A licensed practical nurse, in accordance with § 20:48:04:01, may:

(1) Assist in the identification and administration of nursing interventions, including:
(a) Determining which medication to administer when an authorized prescriber orders more than one medication for the same therapeutic indication;
(b) Determining the dose to administer when an authorized prescriber orders an as-needed medication with a range of doses; and
(c) Administering intravenous therapy, authorized in § 20:48:04:06 or as delegated by a registered nurse pursuant to § 20:48:04:06.01, that is prescribed by a legally authorized prescriber;
(2) Assist in the administration of a delegated medical treatment or regimen according to an approved medical protocol, standardized procedure, or standing order;
(3) 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;
(4) Assist with the identification of client learning needs, teaching, and counseling in accordance with the plan of care;
(5) Delegate only tasks or activities that one can perform safely and in accordance with § 20:48:04.01:01; and
(6) Supervise a nursing assistant in accordance with § 20:48:04.01:02.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:04:01.02

50 SDR 069, effective 12/10/2023

General Authority:SDCL 36-9-21(3). Law Implemented:SDCL 36-9-1.1, 36-9-4(2)(3)(4)(8)(9)(10), 36-9-4.1(2).