Need IV Access/Phelobotomy Classes

U.S.A. New Jersey

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.

Hi Everyone! I am a newly-registered nurse, and can't get my first job to save my life (horrible hospital closings - I'm sure you all know about it:uhoh3:)...Rather than sit at home and sulk, I'm going to take the bull by the horns and go ahead and pay for the classes that I would need to have anyway as a new nurse. Anyone know where these classes are? I'd really appreciate your help. Websearches haven't been helpful. Thanks so much!:wink2:

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

I know with me we weren't taught IV access in school - all of the instruction I received was when I was hired at a hospital. Perhaps broaden your surroundings with hospitals and extend the commute? I have no idea where you can get IV training other than that, sorry. :-(

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.

Thanks for your reply - I wasn't taught, either. All the hospitals I've tried so far only offer IV Classes to employees. I'll keep plugging away, there's got to be some third-party, subcontracting company that conducts these classes for hospitals. Have a good evening!:nurse:

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Specializes in Orthopedics/Med-Surg, LDRP.

Is there a reason you don't want to be hired at a hospital? Then you can get the IV access class while being an employee. You can always quit later if it's too far or doesn't pay well.

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Don't waste your money. Any hospital that will hire and orient you will also pay for you to attend IV classes, etc.

There's no point of having that training now, when you won't get to use it until you get into the hospital, at which point they'll pay for it.....

It also won't make you more "hire-able".... come across the Hudson to NYC.... we need nurses!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Iv Class: http://www.pncnurse.com/page16.htm

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
Is there a reason you don't want to be hired at a hospital? Then you can get the IV access class while being an employee. You can always quit later if it's too far or doesn't pay well.

BOY am I glad you asked that. I can't get a job. Period. It's horrible here in central NJ. I've applied to 19 hospitals. Not a single callback. Available to work anything and everything with hours, shifts, etc. Also I have a back ground in healthcare, so it's not like i"m a former clueless secretary embarking on a new job sector. I'm so frustrated trying to get an edge to get hired (competing with approximately 400 out of work experiencd nurses due to all the NJ hospital closings), that I'm willing to get these classes under my belt to be more attractive to employers.:(:crying2::crying2::crying2:.......So much for the nursing shortage.

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
Don't waste your money. Any hospital that will hire and orient you will also pay for you to attend IV classes, etc.

There's no point of having that training now, when you won't get to use it until you get into the hospital, at which point they'll pay for it.....

It also won't make you more "hire-able".... come across the Hudson to NYC.... we need nurses!

Good idea!:nuke: I'm applying for my NYS Rn license. But, I hear that Cabrini Medical Center is closed, or closing....true?

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.

I LOVE YOU! :bow::heartbeat:up::yeah: Thank you so much. I tried the whole weekend to find such a link. You're the best!:typing

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

Not sure about Cabrini.... I know a few of Lenox Hill's smaller sister hospitals have closed recently. I work for NY Presbyterian. I applied last Feb, and was hired in March. NYP's hospitals in NYC include Columbia Presbyterian just across the GWB, or Cornell, on the Upper East Side. You could also work at the Allen Pavilion, but it's a smaller "community" hospital all the way at the top of Manhattan. I commute to Columbia Pres via NJTransit and occasionally drive in from Central NJ. It takes me 1-1:15 hrs to get to/from work. Tolls and gas are expensive, which is why I'm taking the train more. PM me if you want more info on NYP.

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
Not sure about Cabrini.... I know a few of Lenox Hill's smaller sister hospitals have closed recently. I work for NY Presbyterian. I applied last Feb, and was hired in March. NYP's hospitals in NYC include Columbia Presbyterian just across the GWB, or Cornell, on the Upper East Side. You could also work at the Allen Pavilion, but it's a smaller "community" hospital all the way at the top of Manhattan. I commute to Columbia Pres via NJTransit and occasionally drive in from Central NJ. It takes me 1-1:15 hrs to get to/from work. Tolls and gas are expensive, which is why I'm taking the train more. PM me if you want more info on NYP.

Thank you, SteveRN, for your advice and ideas. Based on your response, I will apply for my NY license today. I will PM you with some more pointed questions. I'd like to know how your first year in nursing was! I've heard it's scary. Anyway, I'm taking my BLS and ACLS next month, and phlebotomy in June thanks for some other kind allnurses.com responses. Have a good day! :nuke:

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Specializes in MICU/SICU.
Not sure about Cabrini.... I know a few of Lenox Hill's smaller sister hospitals have closed recently. I work for NY Presbyterian. I applied last Feb, and was hired in March. NYP's hospitals in NYC include Columbia Presbyterian just across the GWB, or Cornell, on the Upper East Side. You could also work at the Allen Pavilion, but it's a smaller "community" hospital all the way at the top of Manhattan. I commute to Columbia Pres via NJTransit and occasionally drive in from Central NJ. It takes me 1-1:15 hrs to get to/from work. Tolls and gas are expensive, which is why I'm taking the train more. PM me if you want more info on NYP.

p.s. 41, too! :cheers:

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