Effective April 1, 2024, the LPN Regulations were amended to add “pharynx” to subclause 18(1)(c)(iii).
Licensed Practical Nurses in Prince Edward Island were already authorized to put an instrument, hand or finger beyond the point in the nasal passages where they normally narrow, and beyond the larynx, through the existing LPN Regulations.
The addition of “pharynx “ describes the anatomy between the point in the nasal passages where they normally narrow and the larynx, without changing the intention of the existing authorization.
The LPN Regulations subclause 18(1)(c)(iii), now indicates “beyond the pharynx or larynx”
Please click on the link to visit the Licensed Practical Nurse Regulations and refer to Section 18 to view the reserved activities that LPNs as a profession are authorized to engage in.
