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IV Certification?

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.

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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.

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.

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!!!

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. ;)

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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.

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!!!

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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.
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