Can LPNs care for PICC lines?
Not in the community. LPNs cannot access any form of central line, venous chest or arm port line device. This includes changing, inserting, removing, flushing, or changing dressings. Question: Do LPNs have to take the medication administration course? Answer: It is the responsibility of the RN to determine the competency of everyone she/he supervises, including LPNs, to administer medications. Many agencies give the LPN a written test, and then do a supervised pour. If the LPN passes, then he/she is allowed to give medications. If he/she does not pass, then they attend the medication administration course.
