Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: NR1113 - IV Therapy for the LPN - Fall 2016
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION:Three credit hours. A classroom and clinical course designed to prepare the licensed practical nurse to perform limited and expanded administration of intravenous (IV) therapy under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Prerequisites: To be eligible to enroll in the IV therapy course the individual shall be a nurse with a current Kansas license (no later than the first day of the course); maintain continued BLS (CPR) certification during the course; and, present evidence of negative TB testing or chest x-ray within the past year. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT: The Nursing Program at Seward County Community College prepares competent practical and associate degree nurses to assist in meeting the health care needs of clients by delivering quality wholistic care.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:

   • Required:

                  1.     Gahart, B., and Nazareno, A. (2015). Intravenous medications. (31^th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

                  2.     Phillips, L. (2014). Manual of I.V. therapeutics. (6^th ed.). F.A. Davis: Philadelphia.   Reserve: (at Epworth Allied Health Center)
     
     

                  Recommended:  Infusion Nurses Society. (January/February 2011). Infusion nursing standards of practice. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 34(1S).
5. SCCC OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to achieve the following SCCC Outcomes.
   • Outcome #1 Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations.
   • Outcome #4 Demonstrate mathematical skills using a variety of techniques and technologies.
   • Outcome #5 Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
   • Outcome #6 Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
   • Outcome #9 Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility.
6. SCCC OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:

   • Review and relate the Kansas Nurse Practice Act to the role of the licensed practical nurse in performing the limited and expanded scope of intravenous therapy.

   • Discuss and adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by the clinical facility, the rules and regulations of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, and the infusion nursing standards of practice (Infusion Nurses Society), when performing intravenous therapy at the clinical site.
   • Recognize responsibility to the patient/client, the clinical facility and the nursing process in the provision of intravenous therapy.
   • Discuss the relationship between intravenous therapy and the regulation of body fluid homeostasis. 
   • Correlate fluid and electrolyte and acid-base imbalances with patient/client clinical manifestations, and with prescribed intravenous therapy.
   • Understand the anatomy and physiology of the skin and veins and identify location of veins used in intravenous therapy.
   • Describe best practices related to infection control and safety measures related to intravenous therapy.
   • Discuss and demonstrate the correct preparation (including appropriate equipment), correct vein and catheter selection, correct insertion technique and correct maintenance of intravenous therapy (including accurate calculation of flow rate); accurately document all of the same.
   • Recognize the signs and symptoms of local and systemic complications and describe the appropriate nursing interventions, when performing intravenous therapy; accurately document all of the same.
   • Discuss and demonstrate the correct procedures for the administration of intravenous medications, verbalize potential side effects, and identify adverse reactions and appropriate nursing interventions when performing intravenous therapy.
     
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Introduction to IV Therapy and the Nursing Process related to IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 1.1 - 1.3;  6.1 - 6.4;  9.1 - 9.4;  and 13.1 - 13.7).
   • Legal and Ethical Implications of IV Therapy and Patient Care (includes INS standards: 4.1 - 4.4;  5.1 - 5.7; 11.1 - 11.2;  12.1 - 12.3;  14.1 - 14.5;  and 15.1 - 15.2).
   • Fluid and Electrolyte Fundamentals related to IV Therapy.
   • Infection Control, Patient Safety and Evidence Based Practice in IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 2.1 - 2.3 for clinical awareness only;  3.1 - 3.2;  7.1;  8.1 - 8.4;  17.1 - 17.3;  18.1 - 18.9;  19.1 - 19.4;  21.1 - 21.3;  22.1 - 22.8;  23.1 - 23.4;  24.1 - 24.2;  and 25.1 - 25.3).
   • Anatomy and Physiology of the Integumentary and Venous Systems related to IV Therapy.
   • Patient Preparation, Site Selection and Site Preparation in IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 32.1 - 32.4; 33.1 - 33.3; 33.4 - 33.5 for clinical awareness only; 34.1 - 34.4;  and 35.1 - 35.8).
   • Equipment and Supplies related to IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 16.1 - 16.5;  26.1 - 26.3;  27.1 - 27.5;  28.1 - 28.6; 29.1 - 29.5;  and 31.1 - 31.2.
   • IV Infusion Therapy Preparations and Delivery (includes INS standards: 10.1 - 10.7;  62.1 - 62.4 for clinical awareness only;  63.1 - 63.3 for clinical awareness only;  65.1 - 65.7 for clinical awareness only;  and 66.1 - 66.4). 
   • Recognition and Prevention of Risks and Complications in IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 47.1 - 47.3;  48.1 - 48.3;  49.1 - 49.4;  50.1 - 50.6;  51.1 - 51.4;  52.1 - 52.4;  and 53.1 - 53.5).
   • Care, Maintenance, and Discontinuation of IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 36.1 - 36.4;  37.1 - 37.4;  38.1 - 38.3;  43.1 - 43.6;  44.1 - 44.6;  45.1 - 45.4;  46.1 - 46.4;  and 61.1 - 61.3 for clinical awareness only).
   • Pharmacological Principles related to IV Therapy (includes INS standards: 64.1 - 64.4;  67.1 - 67.4 for clinical awareness only;  and 68.1 - 68.3 for clinical awareness only).      
     
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

   • Lecture - Discussion

   • Clinical Experiences
   • Demonstration – Return Demonstration
     
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Handouts
   • Selected reference readings
   • Supplies and equipment used in clinical settings
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • Methods of Assessing the General Course Outcomes and the Specific Course Competencies include exams, clinical experiences, and class attendance.
      
      
      • SCCC Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, clinical experiences and course examinations.
      • SCCC Outcome #4 & 9 will be assessed and measured by class participation, course examinations, and clinical experiences.
11. ADA STATEMENT:Under the Americans with Disabilities Act,  Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Dean of Students at 620-417-1106 or going to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room 149 A . 
    
    Syllabus Reviewed: 4/18