New York IV Therapy Education
This course has been designed to fulfill the New York State Board of Nursing’s education components required for the Licensed Practical Nurse to practice infusion therapy. This comprehensive 11-hour online education course is written for LPNs but also provides an excellent refresher course for the Registered Nurse or as a primer for new RNs.
In early 2024, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, released the updated Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The INS sets the accepted standards for infusion therapy practice for all healthcare settings. This 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 11-hour online continuing education provides a low stress, convenient method of obtaining quality infusion education incorporating various educational techniques designed for the adult learner. Upon successful completion of the course exam, with a score of 80% or greater, the student may instantly print a “Certificate of Completion” for the didactic portion of the course. Within the course content, we provide a complete set of skill check-off lists for completion by preceptor or employer designated staff member.
In early 2024, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS), recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, released the updated Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The INS sets the accepted standards for infusion therapy practice for all healthcare settings. This 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 11-hour online continuing education provides a low stress, convenient method of obtaining quality infusion education incorporating various educational techniques designed for the adult learner. Upon successful completion of the course exam, with a score of 80% or greater, the student may instantly print a “Certificate of Completion” for the didactic portion of the course. Within the course content, we provide a complete set of skill check-off lists for completion by preceptor or employer designated staff member.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- List specific measures that will protect against malpractice.
- Identify infusion-related complications, causes, and appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrate the correct calculation of an IV flow rate.
- Identify methods of infection control related to IV therapy.
- List the components of accurate and complete documentation of IV procedures and complications.
- Demonstrate IV and infusion-related procedures.
- List reasons for use and advantages of central lines.
- List veins used for central venous device placement and proper tip position.
- Identify the various types of central lines.
- Describe assessment criteria and documentation required for patients with central venous catheters.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Legal Issues
- Regulatory Agencies and Governing Bodies
- Components of a Complete Order
- Legal Terms and Applications
- Protective Measures for Guarding Against Malpractice Lawsuits
- New York Board of Nursing
- Scope of Practice
Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology
- The Vascular System: Veins, Arteries, and Bone Marrow
- The Three Layers of the Vessels and Their Function
- Differentiating Arteries from Veins
- Veins Used in Peripheral Intravenous Therapy for Pediatrics and Adults
- Intraosseous
- Skin ‐ Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3: Psychological Needs of the IV Patient
- Age Specific Needs
- Elderly Patient Needs
- Cultural Aspects
- Patients with Sensory Deficits
- Methods of Reducing Patient Anxiety
- Patient Teaching/Education
Chapter 4: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Water: The Primary Fluid of the Body
- Hypovolemia - Dehydration: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
- Hypervolemia - Fluid Overload: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
- Fluid Compartments
- Electrolyte Imbalances: Assessment, Causes, Treatments
Chapter 5: pH, Osmolality, and Incompatibilities of Solutions and Medications
- pH of Intravenous Solutions and Medications
- Tonicity: Isotonic Solutions, Hypotonic Solutions, and Hypertonic Solutions Incompatibilities
Chapter 6: Fluid Regulation
- Methods of Fluid Regulation
- Patient Considerations in Fluid Regulation
- External Factors that Affect the Rate of Flow
- Calculation of IV flow Rates
Chapter 7: Infection Prevention and Safety Compliance
- Hand Hygiene
- Sharps Management
- Medical Waste Disposal
- Durable Medical Equipment Disinfection
- Standard Precautions
- Transmission-Based Precautions
- Aseptic No Touch Technique- ANTT
Chapter 8: Vascular Visualization
- Trans-illuminator Technology
- Near Infrared Technology
- Ultrasound
Chapter 9: Site Selection and Device Placement
- Criteria For Peripheral Devices
- 3 Types of Peripheral Access and Criteria for Placement
- Special Considerations of The Specific Age Groups
- General Considerations of Short Peripheral Access
- Veins to Avoid
Chapter 10: Vascular Access Device Management
- Needleless Connectors
- Filtration
- Add-on Devices
- VAD Stabilization
- Joint Stabilization
- Site Protection
- Flushing and Locking
- Assessment, Care, and Dressing Changes
- Administration Set Changes
Chapter 11: PIV Complications
- Local Complications
- Hematoma
- Infiltration
- Extravasation
- Phlebitis
- Site Infection
- Catheter Occlusion
- MARSI
- Nerves—Avoiding Damage
- Compartment Syndrome
- Systemic Complications
Chapter 12: Procedures Guides and Videos
- Pre-insertion Procedures
- Peripheral IV Insertion
- Primary and Secondary Administration Setup
- IV Push Administration
- Catheter Discontinuation
Chapter 13: Assessment and Documentation
- Catheter Insertion Documentation
- Catheter Removal Documentation
- Assessment, Monitoring, and Documentation by Therapy
Chapter 14: Central Line Review
- Definition of a Central Line:
- Reasons for Use
- Advantages
- Overview of Central Venous Access Devices:
- Lumens
- Non‐valved and Valved Catheters
- Non‐tunneled Catheters
- Tunneled Catheters
- Implanted Ports
- PICC or Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Chapter 15: CVAD Anatomy
- Veins Used for Placement
- Catheter Tip Placement
Chapter 16: Assessment and Preparations for Central Venous Catheterization
- Considerations for the Selection of the Device
- Preparations for Central Venous Catheterization
Chapter 17: Vascular Access Device Management
- Needleless Connectors
- CVAD Stabilization
- Site Protection
- Flushing and Locking
- Assessment, Care, and Dressing Changes
- Administration Set Changes
- Blood Sampling from a CVAD
Chapter 18: CVAD Complications
- Catheter-related Complications
- Systemic Complications
- Insertion-related Complications
Chapter 19: Discontinuation of Therapy
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Removal of Devices
Chapter 20: Assessment, Documentation, and Patient Education
- Documentation of Insertion, Removal, Infiltration, or Extravasations
- Assessment, Monitoring, and Documentation
Chapter 21: Skill Checklists
- Medication Administration via Primary Continuous or Intermittent Infusion
- Accessing an Implanted Port
- Administration of Infusate Via an Ambulatory Infusion Pump
- Blood Specimen Collection From a CVAD
- IV Push
- Electronic Infusion Device Programming
- Medication Administration via an Elastomeric Device
- Midline or Central Line Dressing Change
- Needleless Connector Device Change
- Peripheral IV Catheter Insertion
Chapter 22: References
Price: $145.00
Contact Hours: 11
Course Author
Capra Garrison
Capra Garrison, Registered Nurse, has more than 33 years of experience in infusion therapy and the instruction of licensed nurses in infusion therapy continuing education. Her experience comes from multiple infusion settings: acute care, ambulatory infusion centers, home infusion, long term care continuing education provider, and long term care pharmacy quality assurance consultant. Capra has an avid interest in holistic healing, nutrition, herbs, and alternative therapies for the treatment of disease in humans as well as animals.
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