School Nurses

​KRS 314.011(10) defines licensed practical nursing practice. By definition, licensed practical nurses practice under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist and are not licensed for independent nursing practice. The Board recognizes the participation of the licensed practical nurse in school nursing practice when the LPN is qualified by education, experience and current clinical competency and practices under the direction and delegation of a designated registered nurse, physician, or when applicable, a dentist. The licensed practical nurse performs acts within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice as defined in KRS 314.011 (10). However, under KRS 156.502 (2) the LPN does NOT delegate the performance of health services to school employees.​

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