Course description
This course is designed to provide the participant with the knowledge and principles of administering intravenous drugs through a variety of infusion techniques and managing patient controlled analgesia. The principles of compatibility, preparation, administration and responsibilities in administering intravenous drugs including patient controlled analgesia will be discussed. A focus will be placed on nursing assessment, patient and device monitoring, mathematical calculations, and client/family teaching.
Course details
Hours:
24
Credits:
2
Prerequisites:
None
Corequisites:
None
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Spring 2019 registration
opens February 4, 2019.
Fall 2019 registration
opens July 8, 2019.