NUR 292 I.V. Therapy Course Review and Update
This course covers legalities and purposes of I.V. therapy, fluid and electrolyte assessments, I.V. solutions, anatomy and physiology of skin and peripheral veins, selection of I.V. sites, complications of therapy, drugs and solutions, administration sets, infection control, I.V. infusion and nursing responsibilities. Demonstration of venipuncture techniques and guided practice on anatomical models are included. Prerequisite: Must be a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). The LPN must be sponsored by an agency which will provide RN guided clinical experience following the LPN's successful completion of this course.