Integrating the licensed practical nurse and the licensed vocational nurse into the specialty of intravenous nursing.
In the scope of intravenous nursing practice, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) can competently perform specific IV therapy procedures after successfully completing a well-structured IV nursing continuing education process. This article provides an overview of the various processes that need to be employed to ensure IV nursing competency of LPNs and LVNs before effectively integrating them into the specialty of IV nursing.
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D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous / Q000451:nursing*; D009743:Nursing, Practical / Q000193:education*; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education*