NUR 202 - Intravenous Infusion Therapy and Medication Skills

Institution:

Eastern Arizona College

Subject:

Description:

2 credits Offered upon request Prerequisite: LPN or RN or instructor approval This course provides additional tasks to the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Completion of this course allows LPNs to perform peripheral-short venipuncture (for infusion or laboratory specimens); flush with saline and/or heparin flush a peripheral-short, peripheral-midline catheter, or central line, including a PICC; and administer, monitor and discontinue specified premixed-admixture medications into peripheral-short and peripheral-midline sites. This course is also recommended for Registered Nurses (RNs) as a refresher course for IV infusion therapy skills.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.eac.edu

Phone Number:

(928) 428-8322

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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