Florida permits qualified LPNs to perform limited IV therapy within defined rules. Owners must understand the competency requirements, limits, and supervision structure.
Clinical governance reviewed by Armando A. Falcon, MD (FL ME 84789) · Florida regulatory framework reviewed August 2026.
Qualified Florida LPNs may perform limited forms of IV therapy, but their IV authority is specifically regulated and is not equivalent to an RN’s scope. Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64B9-12 defines LPN IV activities, what is outside LPN IV scope, the permitted limited IV therapy, and the required competency — so an “IV-certified LPN” is not authorized for every infusion service.
Do not assume “IV-certified LPN = can perform every infusion.” The rules distinguish permitted tasks, tasks requiring direct supervision, tasks outside LPN authority, and competency requirements. The exact current rule text should be reviewed before assigning any specific procedure.
Verify an active LPN license, documented IV qualification and competency, the exact procedure and medication/solution, the required supervision, clinic policy, and the escalation pathway. Match each assignment to the rule — not to a generic certificate.
LPN IV practice is a specific regulated subset of IV therapy, narrower than RN scope and defined by Board of Nursing rules, training, and setting. Staffing should map each task to the correct license.
Treat LPN IV authority as a defined, limited subset — not a blanket authorization for all IV-lounge services. Confirm the current rule and your assignments with the Board of Nursing and counsel.
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Florida Administrative Code Rule Chapter 64B9-12 — LPN administration of IV therapy
Florida Statutes §464.003 — Nurse Practice Act definitions (professional & practical nursing)
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