Is it within the scope of practice of the licensed practical nurse to provide patient teaching?
Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. 73-15-5(2) & (3), the registered nurse may delegate patient education to the appropriately prepared licensed practical nurse provided: • The licensed practical nurse is educated and competent concerning patient education; • The licensed practical nurse’s education and competence are documented initially and on an ongoing basis; • The licensed practical nurse is following an education program developed by the registered nurse and practices according to generally accepted standards of care; • The registered nurse develops and documents an educational program for and specific to the patient and re-evaluated the patient and revises the educational program as needed; • All the necessary resources are available; and • The facility/agency has policies and procedures in place addressing all aspects of this issue.
