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Intravenous drug administration: a skill for student nurses?
1PICU, Southampton General Hospital.
Paediatric Nursing
|April 26, 2006
Summary
This study examines challenges student nurses face when learning to prepare and administer intravenous (IV) drugs. It emphasizes the need for clear organizational guidelines to ensure safe practice and proper training for pediatric nursing students.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Student nurses require specialized training for intravenous (IV) drug preparation and administration.
- Ensuring safe and competent practice in pediatric IV therapy is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the professional and organizational issues impacting children's nursing students' learning of IV drug administration.
- To discuss essential competencies for safe IV therapy practice.
- To determine optimal teaching and assessment strategies for this skill.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on nursing education standards for IV therapy.
- Analysis of professional and organizational factors influencing student learning.
- Discussion of competency frameworks for safe medication administration.
Main Results:
- Identified gaps in current training and assessment methods for student nurses in IV drug administration.
- Highlighted the importance of clear professional and organizational guidelines.
- Emphasized the need for standardized competencies in pediatric IV therapy.
Conclusions:
- Organizations must establish clear guidelines for student nurses' involvement in IV therapy.
- Effective teaching and assessment models are needed to ensure student competency.
- Addressing professional and organizational issues is key to improving pediatric IV drug administration training.
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