Nebraska § 38-2211 Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse, defined

Nebraska Statutes

§ 38-2211 — Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse, defined

Nebraska § 38-2211

Ch. 38Health Occupations and Professions

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Bluebook

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-2211 (2026).

Text

(1)Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse means the assumption of responsibilities and accountability for nursing practice in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired through an approved program of practical nursing. A licensed practical nurse may function at the direction of a licensed practitioner or a registered nurse.

(2)Such responsibilities and performances of acts must utilize procedures leading to predictable outcomes and must include, but not be limited to:

(a)Contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups;

(b)Participating in the development and modification of a plan of care;

(c)Implementing the appropriate aspects of the plan of care;

(d)Maintaining safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;

(e)Particip

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(1) Practice of nursing by a licensed practical nurse means the assumption of responsibilities and accountability for nursing practice in accordance with knowledge and skills acquired through an approved program of practical nursing. A licensed practical nurse may function at the direction of a licensed practitioner or a registered nurse.
(2) Such responsibilities and performances of acts must utilize procedures leading to predictable outcomes and must include, but not be limited to:
(a) Contributing to the assessment of the health status of individuals and groups;
(b) Participating in the development and modification of a plan of care;
(c) Implementing the appropriate aspects of the plan of care;
(d) Maintaining safe and effective nursing care rendered directly or indirectly;
(e) Participating in the evaluation of response to interventions;
(f) Providing intravenous therapy if the licensed practical nurse meets the requirements of section 38-2237 ; and
(g) Assigning and directing nursing interventions that may be performed by others and that do not conflict with the Nurse Practice Act.