Workshops
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Level 2 (Self Directed Learning)
$20 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $40 for non-members
A self directed learning package
educator@ivnnz.co.nz
Nurse Specialist/Educator Intravenous Forum 29th March 2012
$0.00 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $50.00 for non-members
Since the inaugural forum in 2006, this popular event has been held approximately every 9 months.
Hosted by the IVNNZ Inc. executive committee, and made possible by sponsorship from our corporate members, these forums are an opportunity for nurses specialising and/or working with intravenous therapy (who commonly work autonomously) to brain storm and discuss topics in relation to clinical issues in the arena of intravenous therapy.
To attend this forum there is no charge for IVNNZ Inc. members, the cost to non-members is $50. Your registration includes relevant printed resources and full catering.
The theme of this forum will be 'Online learning - National collabroration'.
The forum will also include an address from the international keynote speaker attending conference
The forum will be held the day before the 13th National Conference at the conference venue, Holiday Inn Hotel, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua.
You are able to register now on this website - Education/Workshops/Nurse Specialist Educator Forum.
Due to limited spaces, priority wiil have to be given to persons who have also registered for the conference.
Contact educator@ivnnz.co.nz with all enquiries.
Sponsored by IVNNZ Inc. corporate member Terumo
Kate Laidlow educator@ivnnz.co.nz
Starts: 9:30 am, Thursday, 29th March 2012
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel Whakarewarewa Rotorua
PICC Level One Friday 27th April 2012
$0.00 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $50.00 for non-members
A comprehensive day run by Intravenous Nursing NZ Inc.
Discounted registration for IVNNZ Inc. members and includes morning tea and lunch
Kate Laidlow kate.laidlow@lakesdhb.govt.nz
Starts: 9:00 am, Friday, 27th April 2012
Location: Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Auckland Airport
PICC Level One Friday 15th June 2012
$0.00 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $50.00 for non-members
A comprehensive full day and registration costs include morning tea and lunch
Kate Laidlow kate.laidlow@lakesdhb.govt.nz
Starts: 9:00 am, Friday, 15th June 2012
Location: Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Auckland Airport
PICC Level One Friday 14th September 2012
$0.00 for IVNNZ Inc. members, $50.00 for non-members
A comprehensive day with reduced registration for members
Kate Laidlow kate.laidlow@lakesdhb.govt.nz
Starts: 9:00 am, Friday, 14th September 2012
Location: Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Auckland Airport
PICC Workshop Information
PICC Level One Workshop
Covering all aspects of Anatomy, Insertion, Care, Maintenance, Complications, and a Simulated Practical Demonstration.
The educational component covers the following topics:
- Defining Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters, midclavicular and midline catheters
- Indications – advantages, disadvantages, indications for placement amd contraindications
- Anatomy and physiology update – inflammation, blood flow, characteristics of blood – osmolarity, pH, coagulation
- Nursing care and maintenance of the PICC
- Complication related to Intravenous Therapy – phlebitis, infection, post insertion – how to identify, minimise and prevent
- Patient teaching – informed consent, before and after insertion, self monitoring
- Intravenous therapy quiz
- PICC insertion and demonstration (by a qualified PICC inserter) or insertion video
- PICC dressing and statlock change
- Blood sampling from a PICC line, incl flushing technique
- IV Product review
PICC Level Two Self directed workbook
This Level two workbook is a self directed learning package designed to expand on knowledge gained at the level one workshop. Incorporating research and evidence based practice principals.