Overview of Total Parenteral Nutrition

Nurses and other interested healthcare providers are welcome to enroll!

Parenteral nutrition is a solution that is given intravenously to a patient who is unable to consume, digest, or absorb nutrients via the GI tract or those who require increased nutritional supplementation. This 2-hour online program provides a comprehensive overview of total parenteral nutrition (TPN).

Included in this course is a video presentation given by Kay Coulter, CRNI®, VA-BC™ and a printable workbook.

We recommend that this online course be followed by skills practice/validation with a qualified clinical preceptor at your place of employment.

Content will include:

• History and development of parenteral nutrition
• Identification of appropriate patient candidates
• Composition of basic nutritional solution
• Proper methods of administration
• Troubleshooting
• Patient monitoring
• Potential complications and recommended interventions