>My question is: >1. Can I recommend a herb/drug and, or, the dose/strength of a herb/drug >to a client without risk of penalty or loss of my nursing license? >Thank you!! > > > It depends on your state licensing laws, but in the situation you described, a nurse or registered dietitian should be able to recommend herbs or drugs as long as you are not prescribing them. Everywhere I've worked (in long term care, not L & D or NICU's) I've made recommendations to physicians when I determine that changes in medicines, supplements, or even diet orders are needed. It is then up to the MD to take my recommendation and write orders or not. I would check with your state licensing board for specifics on recommendations/orders and scope of practice guidelines. Jennifer Upton RD, LD/N hoping to be a LLLL before too much longer! our breastfeeding story - http://www.geocities.com/troll2_98/ *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html