Conversation Between iluvivt and Jess&Will

Good morning! Just tuching base and letting you know I am now in possession of the CDC 2002 recommendations to prevent catheter-related infection, Plumbers Principles and Practices of IV Therapy, and the INS Infusion nurses society 2006 standards. I appreciate your recommendation! I have 8 weeks to read before the hospital orientation. I'll look into doing the Bard online Picc didactic once I'm a little further into the books/pubs. How much time would you say is required for the online course? Thanks again, I'll keep in touch-
Jessamy

Thank you for all the info! I copied it to a Word document so I can re-read it easily. Question re: the Plumers Principles and Practice of IV Therapy- on Amazon they have two, one is the 8th edition by Sharon M Weinstein, and the other is the original printing by Ada Plumer. Which do you recommend? I downloaded the CDC info and went to the ONS website as well for their latest pub. On the INS the Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice is $55 for non-members to download. Pretty expensive but it seems essential information to have. I'll research the pH of various IVF- I am familiar with extravasation but will do more research. I appreciate the vast scope of IV nursing and look forward to pouring through all this information & practicing my skills. It's been awhile for sure, but during my skills review for my RNR course, I whipped through the PIV insertion like I never missed a day. I always loved IV access and know it is just the TIP of the iceberg!
I'll keep in touch... Many thanks!

Jessamy

Hi ILUVIVT- Hopefully I am doing this right! Thanks for the guidance on the PM tutorial... well I received great news at the end of the day today- the hospital that I requested the preceptored clinical experience on the IVT/Infusion Therapy Clinic said yes! I am so excited! I felt it was a bit of a stretch to ask for it, but my RN Refresher Course Professor really wrote a glowing recommendation and I am so pleased with this opportunity. The clinical does not start until May- so I have time to read, study, and read some more! I read in another post of yours a recommendation for an IV Therapy manual to purchase & I will do so. I plan to do the online didactic as well for the PICC training. Hospital policy prevents me from any supervised PICC starts as a student, but I imagine I will be able to observe so many during the clinical (145 hours) that it will be a tremendous help when I am finished- if I am fortunate to secure a position on the team.

I dont want to take advantage of your time, but I certainly appreciate any guidance you can give. I am passionate about advancing my IVT skills and really making the most of this preceptored experience. I want THEM to know how serious I am and I want to sound like I know what I am talking about (and of course willing to learn.) If you have any suggestions regarding my initial discussions with the Lead IV RN Specialist, I would be most grateful! Truly your time and thoughtful responses are a gift to this forum- everyone is lucky that you are so willing to share your expertise and experience! Many thanks-

Jessamy