DMACC Continuing Education: : IV Therapy for the LPN and RN

IV Therapy for the LPN and RN
CRN: 32121 Location: Ankeny-Bldg 24 Health Sciences Course/Section: NURS560 300 Date: 08/07/2023 - 10/23/2023 Room: Instructor: Staff * Time: 05:30PM - 08:30PM Days: Monday Contact Hrs: 43 hours
Description:
IBON #22 Prepares the LPN/RN to perform procedures related to expanded scope of intravenous therapy in a licensed skilled nursing facility, end stage renal dialysis or hospital. WHO MAY TAKE THE COURSE: 1. Registered nurses meeting the prerequisites 2. Licensed practical nurses meeting the prerequisites PREREQUISITE(S): • To be eligible to enroll in the course, the licensed practical nurse shall hold a current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a licensed practical nurse and documentation of 1040 hours of practice as a licensed practical nurse; be practicing in a licensed hospital, a nursing facility or a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit whose policies allow the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy. • To be eligible to enroll in the course, the registered nurse must hold a current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a registered nurse. This course is designed to prepare the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy, using a peripheral intravenous catheter, a midline catheter and a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line), in a licensed hospital, a nursing facility and a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit as identified in 655 IAC Chapter 6. Major emphasis is placed on the specialized skills needed to provide intravenous therapy related to the expanded scope of the licensed practical nurse for clients who are age 12 or older and for clients who weigh 80 pounds or more. Who Can Take This Course: Registered nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses meeting the prerequisites listed below PREREQUISITES: To be eligible to enroll in the course: Licensed Practical Nurse: • Must hold a current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a licensed practical nurse • Documentation of 1040 hours of practice as a licensed practical nurse; be practicing in a licensed hospital, a nursing facility or a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit whose policies allow the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy. Registered Nurse: Must hold a current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a registered nurse. Completion of this course will be awarded 43 contact hours, Iowa approved providers will award contact hours for attendance at this course. No class Monday, September 4, 2023 in observance of Labor Day.

Available Seats: 10 Fees: $490.00

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