Requirements for Intravenous Therapy Administration Certification

PURPOSE: This rule specifies the processes by which practical nurses can be recognized as IV-Certified in the state of Missouri. (1) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in Missouri and who is not Intravenous (IV)-Certified in Missouri can obtain IV-Certification upon the successful completion of a board-approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course. (A) Upon receipt of confirmation of successful completion of an approved course, the board shall designate IV Certification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system. (B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the licensed practical nurse may engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter. (C) The practical nurse’s license record shall indicate LPN IVCertified. (2) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, who is an applicant for licensure by endorsement in Missouri, and is not IV-Certified in another state or territory can obtain IVCertification upon successful completion of a board-approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course. (A) Upon receipt of confirmation of successful completion of an approved course, the board shall designate IV-Certification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system. (B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the individual may AND INSURANCE engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter. (C) When all other licensure requirements are met, the license issued will state LPN IV-Certified. (3) A practical nurse who is currently licensed to practice in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, who is an applicant for licensure by endorsement in Missouri, and is IVCertified in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, or who has completed a venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course in another state or jurisdiction of the United States, can obtain IV-Certification in Missouri by endorsement upon providing evidence of IV-Certification or completion of a venous access and intravenous infusion modalities course in another state or jurisdiction. (A) Upon receipt of evidence of IV-Certification or completion of a venous access and intravenous infusion modalities course in another state or jurisdiction the board shall designate IVCertification on the license record through the coordinated licensure information system. (B) Upon confirmation of IV-Certification through the coordinated licensure information system, the individual may engage in practical nursing care acts involving venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as specified in the provisions of section 335.016, RSMo, 20 CSR 2200-5.010, and this chapter. (C) When all other licensure requirements are met, the license issued will state LPN IV-Certified. (4) Individuals who graduated from a board approved practical nursing program after February 28, 1999 are exempt from taking a separate venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course to become IV-Certified. (A) A graduate of such a practical nursing program may perform the functions and duties related to venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities as delineated in 20 CSR 2200-6.030 until s/he has received the results of the first licensure examination taken by the nurse or until ninety (90) days after graduation, whichever first occurs. (B) Upon official notification of passing the licensure examination, the graduate practical nurse will be issued a Missouri license stating LPN IV-Certified. (5) Graduate practical nurses as specified in subsections 20 CSR 2200-6.040(2)(C) and (D) of this chapter who are seeking licensure by examination in Missouri and for whom the board has received confirmation of successful completion of an approved venous access and intravenous infusion treatment modalities course shall meet all licensure requirements before a license stating LPN IV-Certified can be issued. AUTHORITY: section 335.017, RSMo 2016, and section 335.036, RSMo Supp. 2022.* This rule originally filed as 4 CSR 200-6.060. Original rule filed Sept. 1, 2005, effective April 30, 2006. Moved to 20 CSR 2200-6.060, effective Aug. 28, 2006. Amended: Filed June 27, 2008, effective Dec. 30, 2008. Amended: Filed March 8, 2013, effective Aug. 30, 2013. Amended: Filed Aug. 11, 2017, effective Feb. 28, 2018. Amended: Filed April 3, 2023, effective Sept. 30, 2023. *Original authority: 335.017, RSMo 1983, and 335.036, RSMo 1975, amended 1981, 1985, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2018.