Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 20 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE
Division 2200 - State Board of Nursing
Chapter 6 - Intravenous Infusion Treatment Administration
Section 20 CSR 2200-6.060 - Requirements for Intravenous Therapy Administration Certification

Universal Citation: 20 MO Code of State Regs 2200-6.060

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 6, March 15, 2024

PURPOSE: This amendment clarifies requirements for intravenous (IV) therapy.

(1) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in Missouri and who is not Intravenous (IV)-Certified in Missouri can obtain IV-Certification upon the successful completion of a board-approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course.

(A) Upon receipt of confirmation of successful completion of an approved course, the board shall designate IV Certification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system.

(B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the licensed practical nurse may engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter.

(C) The practical nurse's license record shall indicate LPN IV-Certified.

(2) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, who is an applicant for licensure by endorsement in Missouri, and is not IV-Certified in another state or territory can obtain IV-Certification upon successful completion of a board-approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course.

(A) Upon receipt of confirmation of successful completion of an approved course, the board shall designate IV-Certification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system.

(B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the individual may engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter.

(C) When all other licensure requirements are met, the license issued will state LPN IV Certified.

(3) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, who is an applicant for licensure by endorsement in Missouri, and is IV-Certified in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, or who has completed a venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, can obtain IV-Certification in Missouri by endorsement upon providing evidence of IV-Certification or completion of a venous access and intravenous infusion modalities course in another state or jurisdiction.

(A) Upon receipt of evidence of IV-Certification or completion of a venous access and intravenous infusion modalities course in another state or jurisdiction the board shall designate IV-Certification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system.

(B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the individual may engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter.

(C) When all other licensure requirements are met, the license issued will state LPN IV-Certified.

(4) Individuals who graduated from a board approved practical nursing program after February 28, 1999 are exempt from taking a separate venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course to become IV-Certified.

(A) A graduate of such a practical nursing program may perform the functions and duties related to venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as delineated in 20 CSR 2200-6.030 until s/he has received the results of the first licensure examination taken by the nurse or until ninety (90) days after graduation, whichever first occurs.

(B) Upon official notification of passing the licensure examination, the graduate practical nurse will be issued a Missouri license stating LPN IV-Certified.

(5) Graduate practical nurses as specified in subsections 20 CSR 2200-6.040(2)(C) and (D) of this chapter who are seeking licensure by examination in Missouri and for whom the board has received confirmation of successful completion of an approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course shall meet all licensure requirements before a license stating LPN IV-Certified can be issued.

*Original authority: 335.017, RSMo 1983 and 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011 .

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