Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of infusion therapy. It covers the care and management of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), best practices for infusion administration in various care settings, and the professional aspects of infusion nursing practice. The course also addresses the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Performance and their application to infusion therapy nursing.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify the different types of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) and their uses.
- Distinguish the best practices for infusion administration in various care settings.
- Recognize the importance of patient education and accurate documentation in infusion therapy.
- Identify the proper care and management of PIVCs.
About the Author/Presenter
Lisa Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI, FAAN, has worked as a clinical nurse specialist in home health since 1985. She currently works for Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Hospice in Milwaukee, WI. She is the author of more than 40 published journal articles and books, and frequently presents on infusion therapy-related topics across the country and internationally. Her primary areas of expertise include infusion therapy, home care, and care of chronically ill adult patients. She served as the 2007-2008 president of the Infusion Nurses Society, is an editor for the INS textbook Infusion Nursing in Clinical Practice: An Evidence-based Approach and served as the chairperson of the 2011 and 2016 INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice Committee. She is currently the chairperson for the Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation Board of Directors and serves on the editorial board for Home Healthcare Now. Ms. Gorski was inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2006 and was awarded the CNS of the Year award in 2011 by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE 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.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing
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