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A Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA) is licensed nursing assistant (LNA) who has completed a Board-approved medication administration program conducted by a Board-approved Registered Nurse. The MNA functions as a care partner of the RN/LPN in the task of administration of medication to stable clients, those whose health status is under control and raises no expectation that the client's symptoms, vital signs, or reactions to medications will suddenly change.
Legislation: NH RSA 326-B; Administrative Rules Chapter Nur 100-800
Certification Requirements:
Examination: Written examination required
Continuing Education: LNA license renewal requires 24 hours every two years on topics that enhance knowledge and skills; MNA renewals require that eight of those 24 hours be in a medication administration topic
Fees:
Reciprocity: Not permitted
revised Jan 2018