Does intravenous therapy (IV) certification expire?
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Does intravenous therapy (IV) certification expire?
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The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (www.nflpn.org) and the Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (www.incc1.org) offer IV Therapy and Gerontology certification. The Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (www.incc1.org) also offers a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion credential. Since these credentials are considered optional, they do not expire, however it is recommended that you take refresher courses to continue professional development such as:
- IV solution concentrations
- IV preparation and vein selection
- Patient complications from IV therapy
- Central access techniques and central line care in IV therapy
- IV therapies for specific disease control
- Health care legalities and regulations
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $47,480 in May 2019 and employment is expected to grow 11%." There are numerous opportunities to continue your training and the more experience you have, the more attractive you will be to potential employers.
For more information about intravenous therapy (IV) certification, check out this article: IV Certification and Certificate Programs
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