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LPN IV therapy certification

Expand your LPN scope to start and manage peripheral IVs where your state board of nursing and employer allow it.

Training time
Short board-approved course with online coursework and hands-on skills validation
Certification
State board of nursing–approved IV therapy course and skills check (rules vary by state)
Median pay
$64,400 per year
BLS, May 2025 · all LPNs
Where you'll work
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis units
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LPN IV Certification (Iowa)

Length
13 days online + skills validation
Format
Online coursework, hands-on lab and skills check
Tuition
$685 incl. coursework, lab and certification
Credential
Iowa LPN Expanded IV Therapy Certification
Requirements
Unrestricted Iowa LPN license, 1,040 hours LPN practice, work in hospital, skilled nursing or ESRD dialysis

Iowa Board of Nursing–approved course for LPNs whose facility allows expanded IV therapy.

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What an LPN IV course covers

  • Peripheral IV assessment, site selection and insertion
  • Managing IV therapy and recognizing complications
  • IV medication administration and rate calculations within LPN scope
  • Documentation that meets board and facility standards

Steps to get started

  1. Confirm your state lets LPNs perform expanded IV therapy and what it requires (practice hours, work setting).
  2. Check that your employer permits LPN IV therapy.
  3. Complete a board-approved IV therapy course and skills validation.
  4. Get your certification recorded as your state requires.

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Where it can lead

IV certification makes LPNs more valuable in hospitals and skilled nursing and is good preparation for RN school.

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Frequently asked questions

Can LPNs start IVs?

It depends on the state. Some states, including Iowa, let LPNs perform expanded IV therapy after a board-approved course, with limits set by law and employer policy.

What are the requirements for LPN IV certification in Iowa?

An unrestricted Iowa LPN license, practice experience, and work in a setting that allows LPN expanded IV therapy, plus completing a Board of Nursing–approved course.

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