Standards Related To Accountability Of Licensed Practical Nurses

(1) Licensed Practical Nurses Practicing in Tennessee shall: (a) Practice within the legal boundaries for practical nursing through the scope of practice authorized in the statutes and rules governing nursing; and (b) Demonstrate honesty and integrity in nursing practice; and (c) Base nursing decisions on nursing knowledge and skills, the needs of patients and licensed practical nursing standards; and (d) Accept responsibility for individual nursing actions, competence, decisions and behavior in the course of practical nursing practice; and (e) Maintain competence through ongoing learning and application of knowledge in practical nursing practice; and (f) Report violations of the statutes or rules by self or other licensees.