Have you ever started an IV on yourself?

[duckie]

I felt my IV skills have been getting a little rusty after having not done one in quite some time so tonight I started one on myself for the refresher course. Anyone else do this? I didn't actually infuse anything, just did the stick for the practice. I found out it's much easier to do your own than someone elses. Okay, I'm weird, what can I say???

[LPN & EMT-CT]

Never done it to myself but let nursing students practice on me a couple of times. Have done BS checks on myself before a few times.

David

[kmchugh]

No, have not done it to myself, but I have the proverbial ropes for veins in my hands, forearms, and AC. I have been used as practice by nursing students and fellow nurses who thought their skills were rusty A LOT.

Kevin McHugh

[nursedawn67, LPN]

Originally posted by Duckie

I felt my IV skills have been getting a little rusty after having not done one in quite some time so tonight I started one on myself for the refresher course. Anyone else do this? I didn't actually infuse anything, just did the stick for the practice. I found out it's much easier to do your own than someone elses. Okay, I'm weird, what can I say???

You have way too much free time!!!!

LOL:roll

Seriously....that takes alot of guts to do on yourself.

[OBNURSEHEATHER]

UGH! My fear of needles is second only to the bee thing!

Heather

[jnette, ASN, EMT-I]

Sure have..SEVERAL X...also did my own PPD just for practice...and lo & behold, I actually made a wheal !!! Guess needles never have bothered me..and I ALWAYS WATCH when someone else sticks me or has to start an IV...couldn't stand NOT to watch !

[Love-A-Nurse]

no, i haven't.

[adrienurse, LPN]

No, but I give myself IM injections every month. Just don't psych yourself out and do it fast. Needle hurts more if you ease it in.

[fab4fan]

Yep, several times

[Dakasha]

Duckie hat off to you, I don't have the courage to set up an IV on myself, I gave you all the credit girl. I have given myself injections in the thighs and do my Blood sugars all the time for regular checks. I really dont like giving myself injections, but I have only done it on two occassions.

Maybe the best person to practice on is yourself as you have done.

Continue your courage.

[RNforLongTime]

No, I'm not that coordinated. I have a hard time poking my finger with a lancet when I get "signed off" on the accucheck machine at work!

Needles-----tis better to give than receive.

[willie2001]

I run from the wrong end of a needle!! Don't like to be on the receiving end at all!!

[Cubby]

Never on myself, but my husband (being the great guy he is) let me practice on him when I was in school. He has alot of faith in me!!