Model of LPN Scope Expansion(MBON)

IS YOUR SCOPE OF PRACTICE SAFE?

 

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Minnesota's Board of Nursing is exploring different interpretations of the existing Nurse Practice Act regarding roles and scopes of practice for LPNS and RNs in assessment delegation and supervision.

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ACT NOW  Be sure the report reflects YOUR opinion

Read the material

  • Exhibit A:  Minnesota Board of Nursing/Minnesota Colleagues in Caring LPN Practice Committee Executive Summary with Conclusions and Recommendations - Scope of LPN Practice Study to Identify Congruencies and Incongruenies among LPN Regulations, Education and Practice  (2005)
  • Exhibit B: Minnesota Board of Nursing Nursing Practice Committee Report - Implementation of Recommendations of the Minnesota Colleagues in Caring LPN Practice Committee  (2008)
  • Figure 1: Assessment - Level of Decision-making by Scope/Role
  • Figure 2: Delegation - Authority and Level of Decision-making by Role

Take a survey

Complete a short questionnaire to document your perspectives.

More Questions?

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Send comments

You may submit comments to the attention of the Nursing Practice Committee, Minnesota Board of Nursing, 2829 University Ave SE, Suite 200, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 or comments can be sent by e-mail to Nursing.Board@state.mn.us.

  1. Board of Nursing Survey(download, complete and mail or fax directly to the Board of Nursing)
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