NRST 2850 - Intravenous Therapy for RN

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This course covers risk and quality management, infection control, fluid balance and electrolyte fundamentals, I.V. equipment and use techniques, phlebotomy techniques, usual and advanced I.V. medications, central venous access, and transfusion therapy as they all relate to intravenous therapy for the RN. In addition, the following topics will be covered: parenteral solutions, pediatric therapy (ages 12 and under), and blood and blood components administration. (1.75 lec, 1.75 lab/clinical)