All About Gamma Globulin
Contact Hours: 1.5
Cost: $20.00
For a complete list of accreditations for this course, please see the accreditation information box below the author’s bio. All states (with the exception of Hawaii) recognize our courses for accredited continuing nursing education, CNE, contact hours.
An online continuing education course for nurses, medical health care professionals, and other interested individuals.
This instructional course has been designed to provide current conceptual and operational knowledge to the licensed nurse interested in the provision of gamma globulin therapy. The understanding and use of gamma globulin has evolved since its entry into mainstream healthcare. For both the RN and LPN/LVN involved in providing this therapy, this course contains current practices for best patient outcomes.
In early 2016, 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.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
1. Names at least three conditions for which gamma globulin is indicated
2. Demonstrate understanding of gamma globulin administration by recognizing the steps involved in its preparation and infusion
3. Recognize at least two side effects of gamma globulin infusion
Curriculum
Chapter 1
Introduction to Gamma Globulin
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Definition
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Indications
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Products
Chapter 2
Administration
Chapter 3
Possible Adverse Events
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Common Side Effects
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Uncommon Side Effects
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Anaphylaxis
Chapter 4
Patient Education
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Nurse Administration
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Patient Administration
Chapter 5
Assessment and Documentation