NUR 250 - IV Therapy Techniques for Nurses

Credits: 2

Prerequisite: Graduate of VN Program, RN, selected X-Ray Technologists, or Paramedic candidates
Description: This 54-hour, 2 unit class prepares students for initiating and/ or maintaining common intravenous (IV) therapies. Nursing assessments, documentation, and special patient care are included. Although focus is on the hospitalized patient, knowledge can easily be transferred to the home health setting. Covers insertion techniques, administration of TPN, blood and blood products, piggybacks, intermittent infusion sets, common IV drugs, growth and development issues related to IV starts, Pediatric start techniques (including special pediatric equipment, site selection and IV administration considerations). The course covers minimum competencies for both Arizona and California IV certification and the regulations and scope of practice rules for both states.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Perform 10 successful venipuncture including: selection of the appropriate size device for the MD’s order, demonstration of aseptic technique, drawing blood from the IV device, securing and dressing the insertion site, and documenting the procedure
List the differences in the Standards of Practice and Nursing Practice Acts for the LVN or LPN responsible for IV therapy in the State of California and the State of Arizona

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 54
Course Duration (Weeks): 18
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 1.7
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 1.3