IVIG Therapy

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Sadia A.MPH, MSN, WHNP-BC

Course Overview

Intended for nurses at all levels, this course is an overview of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. This course will provide an overview of IVIG therapy basics, administration, contraindications, considerations for specific client populations, precautions, client education, and management. Learners will explore the purpose of these therapies and ways to assess for IVIG use and success in client care.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Therapy
  3. IVIG Therapy Special Considerations for Specific Client Populations or Conditions
  4. IVIG Therapy Use and IV Management and Complications
  5. Telemonitoring in Inpatient and Outpatient IVIG Therapy
  6. Nursing Considerations
  7. Client Education
  8. Research Findings
  9. Case Study
  10. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe common side effects, including severe possible side effects, of IVIG therapy
  2. Describe educational strategies for IVIG therapy use
  3. List alternatives to IVIG therapy
  4. Explain management techniques for IVIG therapy complications
  5. Discuss recommendations for IVIG therapy use and monitoring in outpatient, non-emergent settings

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.