Nursing involves prolonged standing, a lot of walking, some lifting, bending, stooping, and reaching. Care for patients in a wheelchair. Lifting or turning patients can cause back strain. Other dangers include cuts from instruments and exposure to infection and communicable diseases. Dependability, good judgment, adaptability, stability, and an interest in people are important for success. LVN must also be able to follow detailed instructions.
LVN also prepares and gives injections and enemas, and monitors catheters. LVN also monitors their patients and reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments
LVN may face hazards from caustic chemicals, radiation, and infectious diseases. They are subject to back injuries when moving patients. They often must deal with the stress of heavy workloads. In addition, the patients they care for may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.
Monitor patients with started IVs, administrate shots, prepare tubing and infusion bags for the next day, stock cart.
Perform basic physical assessment and data collection.
Work under the direction of a physician and/or RN. Give instructions as directed by the physician or by approved preprinted material.
Start and discontinue peripheral IV.
Flush peripheral devices. Administer fluids with or without additives*, regulate flow, and monitor peripheral site and systemic effects. (* allowed additives: vitamins, nutrients, and electrolytes only)
Administer blood and blood products. Check patients’ vitals, draw blood, and direct patients to a waiting room.