NRST 2830 - Intravenous Therapy

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For the LPN, this course provides comprehensive information on I.V. therapy through utilization of the nursing process. This course also covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, I.V. medications, central venous access, transfusion therapy, antineoplastic therapy, and nutritional support as they all relate to intravenous therapy. For the RN, the above mentioned material will be covered as well as parental solutions, advanced I.V. medications, pediatric therapy (ages 12 and under), blood and blood components administration, experimental drugs, and advanced I.V. and arterial line cares. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of AAS Nursing Program or a licensed PN or a licensed RN. (1.5 hrs lec, 1.5 hrs lab/clinical)