Intravenous Therapy

Intravenous (IV) Therapy is a Minimum Standard as required by the Missouri State Board of Nursing for all Practical Nursing programs, IV Infusion Treatment Administration, Section 20 CSR 2200-6.060. Students must pass the intravenous therapy course with a seventy-eight percent (78%) and pass the skills competencies to be successful. If unsuccessful, the student will not be allowed to progress in the nursing program and will be assigned a grade of withdrawal for spring nursing courses.

Students must demonstrate proficiency in IV Therapy Skills. If a student is unsuccessful in performing the intravenous insertion skill on the first attempt, remediation and additional practice. The student then will be given a second attempt. If a student fails to demonstrate proficiency, the student will be will not be allowed to progress in the Practical Nursing program with a theory grade of withdrawal and a clinical grade of fail (F) and will not be allowed to continue in the Practical Nursing program. (See Appendix I, IV Therapy form for student signature).