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For the nurse who likes to have a direct and immediate role in patient health care and a range of venues in which to work, intravenous therapy is a field filled with many opportunities.
Intravenous, more commonly known as IV, therapy is the administration of medications through a needle into a patient’s body that usually lasts for a number of hours. Patients commonly in need of IV therapy have chronic neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis and dermatomyositis, or autoimmune diseases such as psoriatic Arthritis and Guillain-Barre syndrome, for example. The IV therapy, in these cases, can be used in situations where symptoms become acute (get worse), or as part of ongoing therapy.
IV therapy can also be used in chemotherapy and other uses; in fact, more reasons are found for IV therapy all the time. It can be administered in physician’s offices and clinics, as an inpatient or outpatient at a hospital, or in the patient’s home.
The nurse who administers IV therapy is usually responsible for carrying out doctor’s orders, obtaining the various IV medications needed, inserting the IV needle and calibrating and maintaining the machine the IV lines pass through that regulates the speed and duration of the medication entering the body. The IV nurse makes regular checks on the patient, taking vital signs and seeing to their comfort.
Every state can have different criteria and rules about who can insert IV lines, but generally one needs to be at least an LVN or LPN (licensed vocational, or licensed practical nurse). As to the administration of the medication and patient care needed, an RN (registered nurse) might be required.
The national median hourly wage for an LPN ranges from approximately $15.03 to $20.18 an hour. The national median hourly wage for an RN ranges from approximately $22.07 to $30.76 an hour. Depending on the years of experience and the demands of the particular job the nurse holds, salaries and compensation can vary.
One of the advantages regarding the nursing field is the great variety and flexibility of jobs offered. An IV nurse is only one of hundreds of different jobs available for those who hold any variety of nursing degrees.
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Who gives intravenous injections in hospital?
A nurse gives them or sometimes a scrub......... check wikipedia for reference
How long does intravenous re-hydration therapy take?
It depends on the flow of the fluid into the body and the gauge of the line which is carrying the fluid. It can take anywhere from 1 L/hr to 1 L/many hours. It depends on what is advised by the nurse or doctor. Generally, intravenous re-hydration is done repeatedly over time, versus just done once. Plus, having those fluids being continuously infused into the body allows the ability to inject medications as needed. This depends on the extent of the dehydration before the therapy started.
How long does intravenous re hydration therapy take?
It depends on the flow of the fluid into the body and the gauge of the line which is carrying the fluid. It can take anywhere from 1 L/hr to 1 L/many hours. It depends on what is advised by the nurse or doctor. Generally, intravenous re-hydration is done repeatedly over time, versus just done once. Plus, having those fluids being continuously infused into the body allows the ability to inject medications as needed. This depends on the extent of the dehydration before the therapy started.
What are the duties and responsibilities of IV Therapy nurse?
maintain sterility
Why would you have pain in your lower back if you getting iv therapy?
Speak to the Nurse/Doctor who is giving you the IV therapy about this.
Where is the preferred site for inserting an intravenous medication line into a blood vessel?
for me as a nurse i prefer not to find the site,the best is to feel it...
What does phabotomist do?
I do not know what a phabotomist is, but a phlebotomist is a person, usually a nurse or CNA2 which draws blood from the veins using an intravenous needle.
Can a nurse practitioner write a script for physical therapy in the state of Michigan?
No.
How is intravenous rehydration done?
A nurse will examine the patient's arm to find a suitable vein for insertion of the intravenous line. Once the vein is located, the skin around the area is cleaned and disinfected. The needle is inserted and is taped to the skin to prevent it from.
What are some jobs in the medical field?
Nurse, Rehab therapy, home care, hospice care.
Respiratory therapy is doctor or nurse?
Typically, a respiratory therapist entry level position requires an associates or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy. There are no doctorate degrees in this field, however some do pursue higher degrees in related fields. A nurse is not a respiratory therapist.
Where can I find out more about bariatric nurse?
A CBN or certified bariatric nurse is a specialization which is growing in demand. The bariatric nurse will assist patients with therapy related to treatment. To learn more about this specialty visit nursing.ecu.edu/bariatric.
