Expanded I.V. Therapy for Nurses

Hawkeye Community College
1501 East Orange Road
Waterloo, Iowa

Course #009822, Ynrsgn103 Expanded I.V. Therapy for Nurses

Purpose: This course is designed to prepare the LPN and RN to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy in a licensed hospital, skilled nursing facility or a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit. This course is also open to RNs who wish to increase their I.V. skills.

Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Summarize the major legal implications of I.V. therapy relative to the Iowa Code.
Select I.V. devices used in administering I.V. solutions and drugs, the criteria for their usage, precautions, complications of each, and documentation.
Select a peripheral vein used for venipuncture.
Perform nursing responsibilities in preparation for and during venipuncture, maintenance and care of the client with an I.V. infusion in simulated and clinical sites.
Demonstrate the principles of infection control.
Manage I.V. therapy to decrease the risk of complications.
Summarize the fundamentals of fluid and electrolyte metabolism.
Analyze the major drugs used I.V., precautions, dose and effects, rate of infusion, side effects, compatibility, preparation, and administrations.

Dates: Fridays January 12, 19,26, Feb.2, & 9
Time: 8A.M. to 4P.M.

Instructor: Ruth Gaede, R.N.
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hawkeye Community College
Main Campus 1501 East Orange
Road Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015
Class will be in Grundy Hall room 114

Tuition: $250 (includes course supplies, materials, & CEU's) $35 (approx) - textbook Each student is asked to bring their own box of gloves

***Tuition must be paid 48 hours before the first class session. A $15.00 late fee will be assessed after that. If you register and are unable to attend you will need to notify Hawkeye Community College 48 hour prior to the first class session or you will be billed the course fee. If you register, have paid the course fee, and are unable to attend you will need to notify Hawkeye Community College 48 hour prior to the first class session to receive a full refund. There will be no refunds otherwise. This policy also pertains to third billing parties.

To assure cancellations are recorded, please contact Victor Palmer at 319-296-2320 ext. 1481.

CEU's: 4.0 nurses IBN Provider #5 Criteria 5.3(2) a (1,2)

Note: This course has several prerequisites. Participants must contact Victor Palmer at (319) 296-2320, ext. 1481 prior to enrolling in the course.