Things the LPN Should know BEFORE starting the IV Certification Course
The Mississippi LPN Association (MLPNA) in collaboration with Jones County Junior College, Northwest Community College and the Mississippi Board of Nursing welcomes you to the Mississippi LPN Expanded Role in IV Certification Course. The course arrangement is comparable to a hybrid college course with online and clinical components. The expanded role curriculum is established by the Mississippi Board of Nursing and can be found on the website: https://www.msbn.ms.gov/ .
BEFORE starting the course the LPN must submit the following documents required by the Mississippi Board of Nursing
- Send email to MLPNA expressing your interest in the course and requesting the next dates of enrollment to linda.shows@mslpn.org . Course is typically offered in the Fall and Spring.
- Pre-admission Screening – Form #PIV16 5/05MBON located on the MLPNA website below this document.
- Application for Certification in the Expanded Role of IV Therapy –Form #PIVHD2 dated 7/11/11. Go to http://www.msbn.state.ms.us >licensure>applications>RN Instructor packet> scroll down to PAGE 10 and fill in this application, then PRINT IT and have the FORM NOTARIZED
- Submit a copy of your college transcript.
- Verification of one year of clinical experience as a LPN within the past 3 years.
- Choose a Clinical Site and fill out the application. CHOOSE ONE ONLY
- Jones County Junior College, 900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39437
- Northwest Mississippi Community College, 4975 Hwy 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668
- You will be notified by MLPNA if your application is complete and accepted. Payment in full for Theory and Clinical component are due 5 days before the start of the class.
THE ABOVE FORMS MUST BE MAILED TO:
MISSISSIPPI LPN ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 1495
LAUREL, MS 39441
- Payment of theory course is via PayPal at www.mslpn.org. Cost $6.25 per hour x 40 hours = $250.00 is due at the time of registration and must be made by course start date.
- Payment of the clinical course at Cost $3.75 per hour x 40 hours + supplies =$150.00 is due at the time of registration and must be made by course start date. Clinical payment is made to the clinical site of choice and must be accompanied by the college registration form
- Jones County Junior College
- Northwest Mississippi Community College
- Purchase the textbook (shown below) with the student CD (A used book is acceptable but you will need the Student CD to complete the assignments)
Coursebook: Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Personnel
ISBN13: 978-‐0073281124
ISBN10: 0073281123
Summary: Intravenous Therapy for Health Care Personnel is a one of a kind book for entry-level health care practitioners to learn the basics of IV therapy. This eight chapter text/workbook covers essential topics, including coverage within the scope of practice for Medical Assistants. The book and accompanying CD are highly visual and focus on application and understanding, as well as presenting real life situations that can occur during IV therapy and their necessary solutions.
Edition/Copyright: 08 Cover: Paperback Publisher: McGraw-‐Hill Publishing Company Year Published: 2008
Course Details
IV Therapy-Clinical Course for the Expanded Role Licensed Practical Nurse – 20 hours
Course Description: The clinical portion of this course is designed to develop proficiency in IV therapy according to the scope of practice outline in the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, Rules and Regulations.
Student Performance Outcomes: Students will observe and then demonstrate all skills within the scope of practice as outlined in the Mississippi Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations. The LPN must demonstrate proficiency in each step of each procedure with 3 satisfactory performances of all required procedures.
Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of the IV Therapy Theory course from the Mississippi LPN Association.
Modules:
- Blood sample with vacutainer
- Transfer of blood after venipuncture
- Peripheral IV initiation-continuous infusion and intermittent devices
- Discontinuation of IV fluids and/or INT
- Change IV solution and tubing to existing site
- Administration of pre-mixed medications-piggyback and primary infusions
- INT flush
- Calculation of drops per minute for gravity infusions
- Administration with IV pump technology
- Monitor central venous infusions-rate and complications
- Change central venous infusion site dressing-Portacath, PICC, subclavian and jugular
- Proper documentation
Cost: $150
Location: NWCC Nursing Simulation Center, NWCC Nursing Building, 4975 Hwy 51 North, Senatobia, MS
