Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 65/55-30 – LPN scope of practice
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(a) Practice as a licensed practical nurse means a scope of nursing practice, with or without compensation, under the guidance of a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice registered nurse, or as directed by a physician assistant, physician, dentist, podiatric physician, or other health care professionals as determined by the Department, and includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1) Conducting a focused nursing assessment and
(1) Conducting a focused nursing assessment and
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contributing to the ongoing comprehensive nursing assessment of the patient performed by the registered professional nurse.
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(2) Collaborating in the development and
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modification of the registered professional nurse’s or advanced practice registered nurse’s comprehensive nursing plan of care for all types of patients.
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(3) Implementing aspects of the plan of care.
(4) Participating in health teaching and counseling
(4) Participating in health teaching and counseling
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to promote, attain, and maintain the optimum health level of patients.
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(5) Serving as an advocate for the patient by
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communicating and collaborating with other health service personnel.
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(6) Participating in the evaluation of patient
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responses to interventions.
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(7) Communicating and collaborating with other
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health care professionals.
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(8) Providing input into the development of policies
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and procedures to support patient safety.
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