VN 59 - Intravenous Therapy and

    Recent Professors
    Christi S. Myers, Celeste M. Wiser, Kira L. Esparza
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    4.1Lightout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Successful completion of all Vocational Nursing courses or current LVN license in the state of California
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of VN 59
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    9 hours lab This course is designed to equip Licensed Vocational Nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of blood withdrawal techniques, intravenous therapy principles, and safety protocols. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on experience, students will develop the competency required to perform safe and accurate venipunctures and skin punctures, demonstrate proficiency in IV therapy and adhere to BVNPT standards. The student must perform a minimum of 3 individually supervised successful venipunctures and
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2:30pm–4:20pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 8:30am–2:20pm