IV Certification?

[WVlpn2b]

My apologies if there is another thread on this already...

I have seen a few LPN advertisements locally (I'm jumping the gun, I know, because I am only working on pre-reqs right now) -- several of them have said "IV Cert. Req."

The CC I am attending doesn't offer this in the LPN program. How can I become IV certified as an LPN if not in my nursing program? Additionally, how can I add other certifications that aren't included in the nursing classes I will be taking?

Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

My workplace paid for me to become certified in IV therapy. I attended a 2-day class that was being conducted and taught by a PICC-line RN through the pharmacy that delivers meds to the facility where I am employed. After successfully completing the course, you receive your certification in IV therapy. If future employers will not pay for you to become IV-certified, you can search the internet to find an IV therapy course in your area and pay for it on your own.

[rizza]

My apologies if there is another thread on this already...

I have seen a few LPN advertisements locally (I'm jumping the gun, I know, because I am only working on pre-reqs right now) -- several of them have said "IV Cert. Req."

The CC I am attending doesn't offer this in the LPN program. How can I become IV certified as an LPN if not in my nursing program? Additionally, how can I add other certifications that aren't included in the nursing classes I will be taking?

Thanks in advance for any info you can give me.

In california you can take the IV phlebotomy class but cannot be certified till you have a license. The facility im going to will allow you to take the class but will not issue the certification till you have actual license.

[MAmom81]

Thanks to you both I was about to post the same question about I.V. therapy certification too!!! because my CC does not offer I.V. therapy certification through the LVN program. I am from California so now I know that I will have to wait until I finish nursing school and become liscened to become certified. I have one question though, sorry!!! can LVNs work in Labor and Delivery? I really want to work in a hospital!!!

[rizza]

Thanks to you both I was about to post the same question about I.V. therapy certification too!!! because my CC does not offer I.V. therapy certification through the LVN program. I am from California so now I know that I will have to wait until I finish nursing school and become liscened to become certified. I have one question though, sorry!!! can LVNs work in Labor and Delivery? I really want to work in a hospital!!!

When I did clinicals LVNs worked in post partum but not L&D.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

can LVNs work in Labor and Delivery? I really want to work in a hospital!!!

Can LVNs work in L&D? The answer to that question is yes.

Do LVNs typically work in L&D? The answer to that question is no.

I am a native Southern Californian who attended an LVN program in Van Nuys two years ago. My L&D clinical rotations took place at Kaiser Panorama City, West Hills Hospital, and Encino/Tarzana Regional Medical Center. I did not see one single LVN working in L&D. In the hospital setting in Southern Cali, LVNs work in med/surg, psych, day surgery, and subacute.

[MAmom81]

Thank you, I really appreciate it. If I cannot work in L&D I would love to work in post partum or meg/surg!!! I cannot wait to start nursing school the wait is driving me nuts!!! I was wondering could you tell what subacute is? thanks, sorry about all the questions!!! I love nursing and will soon be a nursing student!!!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

thanks, sorry about all the questions!!! I love nursing and will soon be a nursing student!!!

Subacute is kind of a step-down from acute care. These patients are usually long-term. Sometimes they are comatose and ventilator-dependent. Many receive most or all of their nutrition and fluids via G-tubes and/or J-tubes. The skills commonly used in subacute (long term acute care) include ventilators, g-tube feedings, catheters, ostomy care, total parenteral nutrition, etc.