NURS 209 - Principles of Intravenous Therapeutics and Intravenous Therapy

Institution:

Great Basin College

Subject:

Description:

Directed toward establishing acceptable standards so the student is able to delineate the beginning skills and knowledge needed to administer and manage intravenous therapy. Content includes background information; legal aspects of intravenous therapy; fluid and electrolyte balance; procedure for venipuncture; prevention and assessment of complications; principles of pharmacology as related to intravenous therapy; and practice and demonstration of required skills. Prerequisite: Active LPN or RN and instructor's approval. Corequisite: Nevada License.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.gbcnv.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 738-8493

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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