A one-day course, 6 contact hours.

This course presents all the core skills needed for the healthcare practitioner to become familiar with intravenous therapy. Instruction includes a review of the circulatory system, fluid and electrolyte balance, insertion procedure, techniques for proper and successful catheter insertions, care, assessment and maintenance post catheter insertion, blood administration and covers a variety of venous access devices.This course requires self-study and attendance at a 1/2 day, in-class session that will include demonstration, review, skills lab and testing. A self-study packet for your review should be downloaded and completed before you attend the course.

The link will be emailed to you after you register.

1. Cite the anatomy of the vein and state the differences between veins and arteries
2. State how fluid maintenance and electrolyte balance relates to IV Therapy
3. State the importance and indications for administering IV Medications for IV Therapy
4. Explain blood transfusion therapy as an important part of IV Therapy
5. Recognize the steps on IV Insertion and possible IV Complications
6. Perform skills taught in the lab relating to IV Therapy

• $300 - includes IV lab kit

• Advanced registration and payment is required for all programs. View the Registration & Refund Policies.

Newark Location (Map)

Rutgers Health Sciences Campus at Newark
Stanley S. Bergen, Jr. Building
65 Bergen Street
Room To Be Announced
Newark, NJ 07107

Lot and Deck Parking Available:

• So. Orange Avenue and Bergen Street parking garage @ $10 per day
• Bergen Street & 12th Avenue parking garage @ $7.50 per day
• Metered parking is available on Bergen Street. Be aware that ALL of the "posts" are metered spots. Follow directions on meters with "heads."

Faculty

• Carol A. Connors-McCall, RN, VA-BC
• Linda Curley, MSN, RN, FNP
• Stephanie Ferguson, MSN, RN-BC
• Naomi Fox, BSN, RN, CCRN
• Priscilla Silva, MSN, RN-BC
• Davina A. Soernssen, DNP, FNP, CHSE
• Amy B. Sweeney, Ed.D., MSN, RN, CNE
• Tita Viray, BSN, RN

In support of improving patient care, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Method of Participation

In order to meet the learning objectives and receive continuing education credit, participants are required to check in at registration, attend the program, and complete the online evaluation form at the conclusion of the activity. A letter certifying attendance and credit certification will be emailed to participants upon completion of the online evaluation survey.

Planners and speakers have no conflicts of interest to disclose regarding this educational activity.

There is no commercial support or sponsorship for this activity.

Questions?

cpdn@rutgers.edu
973-972-6655

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