We have just started sticking our own IV's and are moving away from depending on IV therapy so much. Does anyone have any "tricks" to getting a IV started? I often get "flashback" but end up losing the vein.
Thank you Gitterbug, P_RN, and Tweety for responding. I will take your advice and really appreciate you taking the time to help me. This is my first time ever posting a message/response anywhere so I hope this is proper protocol!
I graduated as an Associate Degree RN in 1993. I received my license in early 94 and went to work at a skilled care facility and a hospital PRN for about a year. I also worked as an RN in a correctional facility from 94 to 1998. I am wondering what i...