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Can public school RNs or LPNs delegate the administration of epinephrine that has been obtained under RSA 318:42 and is stocked by the school for treatment of anaphylactic reactions?

April 26, 2017Administration delegate epinephrine LPNs obtained public RNs RSA School

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Can public school RNs or LPNs delegate the administration of epinephrine that has been obtained under RSA 318:42 and is stocked by the school for treatment of anaphylactic reactions?

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No. RSA 318:42 only permits a school RN or LPN to possess this drug and then administer as appropriate. Delegation of epinephrine is only permitted when a student has a prescription for epinephrine.