As a prerequisite of this
This course has been designed to fulfill the New Hampshire Board of Nursing’s education components required for the Licensed Practical Nurse to practice infusion therapy. The New Hampshire Board of Nursing has delineated very specific content to be included in the LPN infusion education curriculum and specifics may be viewed in the New Hampshire BON Organizational Rules, Chapter 604.07 Curriculum. This comprehensive online education program meets the New Hampshire Board of Nursing IV Therapy requirements for LPNs, as well as, provides an excellent refresher course for the Registered Nurse or as a primer for new RNs. The New Hampshire BON Organizational Rules, in Chapter 604.08 Participants, lists additional criteria for intravenous therapy course participants.
In early 2021, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, released the updated Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The INS establishes the accepted standards for infusion therapy practice for all healthcare settings, and for all healthcare clinicians providing infusion therapies and vascular access, addressing the needs of special patient populations. This online IV therapy course is based on the current best practices as defined by the Infusion Nursing Society and other governing agencies such as the CDC and FDA.
This 32-hour continuing education course provides
Within the course content, the participant is provided a complete set of skill competency checklists for completion of the clinical portion of the course. The competency verifications are completed by a New Hampshire licensed registered nurse preceptor or educator, when guided and supported by the LPN’s facility policies. The participant is also required to register for a 4-hour skills session with New England Vascular Access (NEVA). NEVA will provide the participant with hands-on instruction and skill competency evaluations, as required by the NHBON. The purchase price of this course covers the didactic portion of the course, the 4 hour skills session with NEVA, and all IV supplies required. Facilities may purchase this course for their nurses by contacting us at support@pedagogyeducation.com.
After successful completion of the didactic portion of the online IV therapy course, you may click here to register for the skills portion of the course - please select LPN IV Therapy Course Part 2, when registering.
Have questions? Check out our FAQs page and our page, How Online IV Certification Works. If you need to purchase IV education for your staff, see our Learning Management System page for more information and instructions on how to get started. We offer bulk discounts!
Section 1 Objectives - New Hampshire Legalities of Infusion Therapy
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 2 Objectives - Basics of Peripheral IV Therapy; Current Standards of Practice
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 3 Objectives - Current Practices in the Management of Central Lines
Upon completion of the section, participants should be able to:
Section 4 Objectives - It's All About Ports
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 5 Objectives - Goal: Zero Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 6 Objectives - IV Push Medications
Upon completion of this section, the participant should be able to:
Section 7 Objectives - Prevention and Management of Intravenous Extravasation
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 8 Objectives - Hypodermoclysis
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 9 Objectives - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Antifungals
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 10 Objectives - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Antivirals
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 11 Objectives - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: ß-lactams
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 12 Objectives - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Glycopeptides
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 13 Objectives - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Additional Classifications
Upon completion of this section, the participant will be able to:
Section 1 - New Hampshire Legalities of Infusion Therapy
It is imperative that all nurses understand the rules and regulations set forth by the state that governs the nurse’s practice. Each state has rules and regulations that differ from one another, therefore it is necessary for each nurse to know the specific state(s) in which he or she practices; guidelines, rules and laws. The following information guides facilities, organizations, and all licensed nurses regarding the New Hampshire's State Board of Nursing's guidelines pertaining to infusion therapy practices. The New Hampshire State Board of Nursing, through the nurse practice act, mandates the requirements that must be followed to practice infusion therapy. This module will guide you through the New Hampshire's State Board of Nursing website, nurse practice act, scope of practice and delegation procedures that impact the provision of infusion therapies by nurses. It is always recommended that the Board’s website is checked independently as any state board can append, amend and change the rules and regulations that nurses are expected to follow.
Chapter 1: Nursing Regulations and State Boards of Nursing
Chapter 2: New Hampshire State Board of Nursing
Chapter 3: New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act
Chapter 4: New Hampshire Scope of Practice
Chapter 5: Delegation
Chapter 6: New Hampshire Rules and Advisories
Section 2 - Basics of Peripheral IV Therapy; Current Standards of Practice
This sectionhas been designed to provide basic conceptual and operational knowledge to healthcare clinicians who have had limited exposure to infusion therapy principals and practice. As the science of infusion therapy advances and technology expands, it is imperative that all healthcare clinicians and nurses practicing infusion therapy remain current in their knowledge of infusion therapies, principles, techniques, equipment and the latest in infusion evidence-based practices.
Chapter 7: Legal Issues
Chapter 8: Peripheral Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 9: Psychological Needs of the IV Patient
Chapter 10: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Chapter 11: pH, Osmolality, and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
Chapter 12: Fluid Regulation
Chapter 13: Infection Prevention and Safety Compliance
Chapter 14: Vascular Visualization
Chapter 15: Site Selection and Device Placement
Chapter 16: Vascular Access Device Management
Chapter 17: Peripheral Complications
Chapter 18: Peripheral-Procedures Guides and Videos
Chapter 19: Peripheral-Assessment and Documentation
Chapter 20: Resources Skill Competency Checklists
Section 3 - Current Practices in the Management of Central Lines
This section has been designed to provide basic conceptual and operational knowledge to healthcare clinicians responsible for the care of patients with central venous access devices. As the science of infusion therapy advances and technology expands, it is imperative that all healthcare clinicians and nurses practicing infusion therapy remain current in their knowledge of infusion therapies, principles, techniques, equipment and the latest in infusion evidence-based practices.
Chapter 21: Central Line Review
Chapter 22: Central Venous Anatomy
Chapter 23: Assessment and Preparations for Central Venous Catheterization
Chapter 24: Vascular Access Device Management
Chapter 25: CVAD Procedure Guides and Videos
Chapter 26: CVAD Complications
Chapter 27: CVAD-Discontinuation of Therapy
Chapter 28: CVAD-Assessment and Documentation and Patient Education
Chapter 29: CVAD-Resources
Section 4 - It's All About Ports
This section has been designed for nurses caring for the patient with an implanted venous port. The use of this particular type of central venous access device is different, in some ways, from the other types of central lines. Therefore, education related specifically to the implanted venous port is crucial to the safe and effective use of the device.
Chapter 30: Port-Description
Chapter 31: Assessment and Preparations for Implanted Port
Chapter 32: Accessing a Port
Chapter 33: De-accessing a Port
Chapter 34: Drawing Blood from a Port
Chapter 35: Port Complications
Chapter 36: Port Resources- Skill Competency Checklists
Section 5 - Goal: Zero Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections
This section has been designed to education licensed clinicians regarding the national efforts in effect to reduce the number of central venous access device related blood stream infections. The Joint Commission has addressed this issue in its National Patient Safety Goals by requiring education of all medical personnel who are involved in managing central lines, both in hospitals and long term care facilities. This education is expected to be completed on hire, annually thereafter, and when involvement in these procedures is added to an individual's job responsibilities.
Chapter 37: CRBSI-Scope of Problem
Chapter 38: CRBSI-Catheter Insertion
Chapter 39: CRBSI-Catheter Site Maintenance
Chapter 40: CRBSI-Medication Administration
Chapter 41: CRBSI-Diagnosis and Treatment
Section 6 - IV Push Medications
This section has been designed to provide current conceptual and operational knowledge to the licensed clinician interested in the provision of intravenous medication by the IV push route. There are a number of drugs that may or must be administered by this method. For both the RN and LPN/LVN involved in administering drugs by this route, this module contains current practices for best patient outcomes.
Chapter 42: Introduction to IV Push Medications
Chapter 43: IV Push Drugs
Chapter 44: IV Push Medication Administration
Chapter 45: IV Push - Assessment, Education, and Documentation
Chapter 46: IV Push References
Chapter 47: IV Push Resources
Section 7 - Prevention and Management of Intravenous Extravasation
Intravenous therapy is one of the most common nursing processes. However, administering medications and/or solutions intravenously is not without significant risk. One of these risks is extravasation, the inadvertent infusion of a vesicant into tissue rather than into the intended venous system. This complication can result in catastrophic injury and is the basis of a large number of malpractice lawsuits. To protect the nurse, the facility, other members of the healthcare team and, most of all, the patient, the nurse must be knowledgeable regarding appropriate I.V. sites, which drugs and solutions are vesicants, and the appropriate actions to take in the event of an extravasation. Extravasations cannot be eliminated in all circumstances, but appropriate care can minimize the risk, as well as the negative effects when it does occur. This instructional module has been designed to provide the relevant information needed to meet this goal.
Chapter 48: Extravasation-Introduction
Chapter 49: Extravasation Prevention
Chapter 50: Vesicant Lists
Chapter 51: Extravasation Treatments
Chapter 52: Extravasation Documentation
Chapter 53: Extravasation References
Section 8 - Hypodermoclysis
This section has been designed to provide information regarding the use of hypodermoclysis, also known simply as clysis, to achieve rehydration in patients who might otherwise require hospitalization. Dehydration is a common occurrence, especially in the older population. Clysis is an optimal means of administering non-emergent parenteral fluids in a familiar, comfortable environment. This intervention is cost-effective, easy to administer, and safer than intravenous rehydration, but many nurses are unfamiliar with the therapy. This module will prepare the licensed clinician to provide this valuable intervention, thereby decreasing the risk of hospitalization with its associated risks and costs.
Chapter 54: Dehydration
Chapter 55: Clysis Introduction
Chapter 56: Clysis Infusion Parameters
Chapter 57: Clysis Administration
Chapter 58: Clysis Complications
Chapter 59: Clysis Communication and Documentation
Chapter 60: Clysis Resources
Section 9 - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: AntifungalsThis section has been designed for nurses administering and/or caring for the patient receiving intravenous antifungal agents. Until the late 1960’s few antifungal agents were available. Although new medications significantly changed the treatment of these infections, antifungal resistance has already forced an ever-increasing arsenal of drugs. In this often-changing landscape, the nurse needs a working knowledge of the antimicrobial agents available, and competency to infuse these medications in all the various administration systems in use today. This module examines the available intravenous antifungal medications.
Chapter 61: Antifungals Introduction
Chapter 62: Polyene Antifungals
Chapter 63: Echinocandins
Chapter 64: Azoles
Chapter 65: Antifungals- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Chapter 66: Antifungal References
Section 10 - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Antivirals
This section has been designed for nurses administering and/or caring for the patient receiving intravenous antiviral agents. Antiviral antibiotics have only been available for less than 70 years but antiviral resistance has already forced an ever-increasing arsenal of drugs. In this often- changing landscape, the nurse needs a working knowledge of the antimicrobial agents available, and competency to infuse these medications in all the various administration systems in use today. This module examines the available intravenous antiviral medications.
Chapter 67: Antivirals Introduction
Chapter 68: Acyclovir
Chapter 69: Cidofovir
Chapter 70: Foscarnet
Chapter 71: Gancyclovir
Chapter 72: Peramivir
Chapter 73: Zidovudine
Chapter 74: Antivirals -Antibiotic Stewardship
Section 11 - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: ß-lactams
This section has been designed for nurses administering and/or caring for the patient receiving intravenous antibiotics. I.V. antibiotics have been administered for nearly a century but bacterial resistance has forced an ever-increasing arsenal of drugs. In this often- changing landscape, the nurse needs a working knowledge of the antimicrobial agents available, and competency to infuse these medications in all the various administration systems in use today. This module examines the medication family known as beta-lactam antibiotics, and the various classes of drugs within this family.
Chapter 75: ß-lactams Introduction
Chapter 76: Penicillins
Chapter 77: Cephalosporins
Chapter 78: Carbopenems
Chapter 79: ß-lactams -Antibiotic Stewardship
Chapter 80: ß-lactams References
Section 12 - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Glycopeptides
This instructional section has been designed for nurses administering and/or caring for the patient receiving intravenous antibiotics. I.V. antibiotics have been administered for nearly a century but bacterial resistance has forced an ever-increasing arsenal of drugs. In this often- changing landscape, the nurse needs a working knowledge of the antimicrobial agents available, and competency to infuse these medications in all the various administration systems in use today. This module examines the medication family known as glycopeptide antibiotics, and the various classes of drugs within this family.
Chapter 81: Glycopeptides Introduction
Chapter 82: Vancomycin
Chapter 83: Daptomycin
Chapter 84: Televancin
Chapter 85: Dalbavancin
Chapter 86: Oritavancin
Chapter 87: Classes Similar to Glycopeptides
Chapter 88: Glycopeptides -Antibiotic Stewardship
Chapter 89: Glycopeptides References
Section 13 - Intravenous Antibiotics Pharmacology: Additional Classifications
This section has been designed for nurses administering and/or caring for the patient receiving intravenous antibiotics. I.V. antibiotics have been administered for nearly a century but bacterial resistance has forced an ever-increasing arsenal of drugs. In this often- changing landscape, the nurse needs a working knowledge of the antimicrobial agents available, and competency to infuse these medications in all the various administration systems in use today. There are numerous antimicrobial classifications; too numerous to include in one all-inclusive module. As such, Pedagogy has developed a series of modules covering intravenous antimicrobial agents. This module examines several antibiotic classifications, specifically aminoglycosides, fluoroquinolones, lincosamides, macrolides, oxazolidinones, streptogamins and tetracyclines. Each of these classifications contain one to three currently approved I.V. medications.
Chapter 90: Additional Classifications - Introduction
Chapter 91: Aminoglycosides
Chapter 92: Fluoroquinolones
Chapter 93: Licosamides
Chapter 94: Macrolides
Chapter 95: Oxazolidinones
Chapter 96: Streptogamins
Chapter 97: Tetracyclines
Chapter 98: Additional Classifications - Antibiotic Stewardship
Chapter 99: Additional Classifications - References
Pamela Clark, CRNI, is an infusion nurse with the Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. She has more than 35 years of experience in infusion therapy and infusion education with both licensed nurses and patients. Her experience spans multiple infusion settings including: acute care, long-term care, home infusion, and ambulatory infusion care. She also has experience in oncology and oncology research.
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