Nursing practice in the U.S?

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are nurses allowed to insert nasogastric tubes?

Yes. Inserting nasogastric tubes is a common job for both LPNs (licensed practical nurse) and RNs (registered nurse).

2007-08-28 03:38:42 · answer #1 · answered by sweet pea 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋

I'm guessing LPN or LVN not ,
But RN , yes .

I am posting so I can track and check back to see what the med pros say !

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2007-08-28 10:38:32 · answer #2 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Both LPN's and RN's insert all the time.

2007-08-28 19:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jayme M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, all the time, every day...

2007-08-28 10:37:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋