Medication Administration: Oral CLINICAL GUIDELINES Medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family member who is knowledgeable about the medication and techniques of…
Newborn Care: Maintaining a Thermal Neutral Environment CLINICAL GUIDELINES Use of selected warming devices to maintain a thermal neutral environment is implemented by the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical…
Newborn Care: Newborn Screening CLINICAL GUIDELINES Newborn screening is mandated by each state. Screening tests are ordered by the infant’s primary healthcare provider. A registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical…
Medication Administration: Intramuscular CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN), or physician who is knowledgeable about the…
Medication Administration: Rectal CLINICAL GUIDELINES Rectal medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family who is knowledgeable about the medication and techniques of…
Intubation CLINICAL GUIDELINES A physician, nurse anesthetist, or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has received special training performs intubation. In some states, a trained respiratory therapist, paramedic, or emergency…
Intravascular Therapy: Implanted Vascular Access Port CLINICAL GUIDELINES Long-term central venous catheters are placed to reduce the trauma of repeated venipuncture. This chapter focuses on implanted vascular access ports (port),…
Medication Administration: Otic CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Otic medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family member who is knowledgeable…
Medication Administration: Ophthalmic CLINICAL GUIDELINES Ophthalmic medications are administered by a registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), physician, or family member who is knowledgeable about the medication and techniques…
Medication Administration: Sublingual and Buccal CLINICAL GUIDELINES A healthcare prescriber orders medications. Sublingual (under the tongue) and buccal (between the cheek and gum) medications are administered by a registered nurse…
