Section 1300.APPENDIX D   Minimal Assignment List  for Licensed Practical Nurses

The minimal assignment for licensed practical nurses taking a remedial education course set forth in Section 1300.45 are as follows:

a)         For All Clients

Review chart, collect patient data and assist the registered nurse in development of the nursing care plan.  Document the administration of medication (explaining intended effects, side effects, and potential interactions).  Give total patient care within educational competencies under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor.

b)         Day 1

Orientation to hospital and unit, collect patient data, review documentation, observe and discuss administration of medication methods and crash cart procedures.

c)         Day 2

Provide care for two medical/surgical or orthopedic patients, focusing the care plan on developmental stage, stress and coping, and documentation. Identify strategies for own coping.

d)         Day 3

Apply nursing process and assist in the development of nursing care plans for two patients with neurological or rehabilitative problems.

e)         Day 4

Assist in the development of nursing care plans for two patients needing care of catheters and measurement of output with corresponding documentation. Identify fluid and electrolyte imbalances.  Relate laboratory data to symptoms and discuss urinary status.

f)          Day 5

Assist in the development of nursing care plans and provide care for three patients with diabetes mellitus or endocrine problems.

g)         Day 6

Provide nursing care for two or three adults or children with cardiac and/or respiratory problems.

h)         Day 7

Provide care to preoperative and postoperative patients, admissions and discharges.  Prepare a self-evaluation and preceptor evaluation for discussion of successful completion of the clinical component.

i)          Day 8

1)         Provide care for three clients with mobility and diversionary needs.

2)         Conference with preceptor for discussion of self-evaluation and determining successful completion of the clinical component.  The nurse taking the remedial education course shall take or be scheduled to take a test on the Act and this Part.

3)         The preceptor will assure that the Division is notified of the licensed practical nurse's successful completion of the alternative current nursing practice update course.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 8582, effective April 21, 2006)