Ah my
pet peve...
As
many states implemented IV certification requirements for LVN/LPN - it has
always been obvious that these
training programs far exceed any training porvided in RN
programs. I have never seen or heard of any comparable RN training...
On
occasion I have provided a 4 hour crash course at a BSN level program at a
local university. The University felt 4 hours was
sufficient. My thoughts were - if that was all the time alloted -
better 4 hours than no hours.
I
am always thrilled when RNs enroll in the classes I now offer -
and many do.... Some are personally more consciencious than others in
realizing they should have additional training...
I urge
every nursing program to incorporate IV training (similar to LVN requirements)
into their programs.
The
training model exists in many state Nurse Practice Acts.
The
lawyer in me thinks no nurse should perform IV patient care without some prior
training.
Ann
Zonderman, BSN, JD, CRNI, LHRM
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Subject: Question for a colleagueI am posting this question for a nursing colleague doing some research. Thanks, LynnThe Situation: New nurses, on a national level, are lacking the ability to perform many basic nursing skills when hired. Controversy also exists as to whether starting an IV is considered a basic nursing skill and whether IV insertions are even being taught during nursing. Through literature, it has been suggested that there is little, if any, IV insertion skills taught during nursing school. At the same time, other literature is indicating that IV insertion skills are being taught during nursing school.The Questions: Were you provided any form of IV insertion instruction (i.e., lecture, lecture/ demonstration, fake rubber arm or simulated device, computer program, CathSim, or other devices.....) during your nursing school program? YES________, or NO_______.What year did you graduate from your nursing program?Thanks, Lynn
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