This course is designed to prepare the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy, using a peripheral intravenous catheter, a midline catheter and a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC line), in a licensed hospital, a licensed skilled nursing facility and a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit as identified in 655 IAC Chapter 6.  Major emphasis is placed on the specialized skills needed to provide intravenous therapy related to the expanded scope of the licensed practical nurse. Students will be required to complete clinical at their place of employment which must be a hospital, a  skilled nursing facility or a end-stage renal dialysis unit. Prerequisites:  Current unrestricted Iowa license to practice as a licensed practical nurse Documentation of 1,040 hours of practice as a licensed practical nurse Employment in a licensed hospital, a licensed skilled nursing facility or a certified end-stage renal dialysis unit whose policies allow the licensed practical nurse to perform procedures related to the expanded scope of intravenous therapy.*    

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