12073 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE III
This level applies to two different work situations. In situation 1),
LPN's provide nursing care for patients in various stages of dependency,
setting priorities and deadlines for patient care as necessary prior to
notifying the supervisor. In situation 2), LPNs are assigned to a selected
group of critically ill patients, e.g., in hospital intensive care or
coronary care units. These assignments require LPNs to immediately
recognize and respond to serious situations, sometimes prior to notifying
an RN. However, their overall independence and authority is more limited
than that described in situation 1 and supervisory approval is required
for proposed deviations from established guidelines.
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