1. The
course must include the following subjects:
(a) The current regulation concerning
licensed practical nurses and intravenous therapy;
(b) The anatomy, physiology and physics
related to intravenous therapy;
(c)
Identifying the purposes of intravenous therapy;
(d) Identifying the major routes for fluid
replacement;
(e) Locating and
naming the common intravenous sites;
(f) Identifying the types of fluids used in
intravenous therapy;
(g) Preparing
patients for intravenous therapy;
(h) Administering intravenous therapy,
including:
(1) Setting up equipment for
intravenous therapy;
(2) Inserting
devices that act like needles in the periphery;
(3) Inserting tubing into bottles of
additives;
(4) Calculating drops
per minute;
(5) Regulating
intravenous flow according to calculation;
(6) Using electronic regulating
mechanisms;
(7) Superimposing and
piggybacking containers of solutions;
(8) Discontinuing peripheral intravenous
devices that act like needles; and
(9) Recording intravenous therapy;
(i) Identifying possible
complications from intravenous therapy;
(j) The management of intravenous
therapy;
(k) The pharmacology of
medications and solutions used in intravenous therapy;
(l) The appropriate technique for changing a
sterile dressing on a peripheral and central venous site; and
(m) Flushing and drawing blood from a
peripherally inserted central catheter.
2. The course must include at least 30 hours
of instruction and 10 hours of clinical or laboratory practice. The clinical or
laboratory practice must include three successful venipunctures on live
subjects or through the use of a simulator.
3. A licensed practical nurse shall provide
evidence of the maintenance or improvement of his or her knowledge and skills
required to perform venipuncture and intravenous therapy to his or her employer
or the Board, or both, upon request.
Bd. of Nursing, §V
subsec. E pars. 3 & 6, eff. 8-21-81-NAC A 3-26-90; 1-24-92; R112-11,
2-15-2012; A by
R091-15,
eff. 4/4/2016
