i am looking for a injecta-pad (that does not cost $100) to practice my injectables on, anyone have any good ideas?
blue4thebeach 66 Posts Oct 5, 2009 My aunt (an RN) has suggested that I use an orange to practice injections on. Haven't tried it yet, but she swears it helped her in nursing school. Um, don't eat them after though.
FLDoula 230 Posts Specializes in N/A. Oct 5, 2009 My aunt also said they used oranges to practice on.
shrimpchips, LPN 659 Posts Oct 5, 2009 Why spend $100-ish on an injecta-pad when you can buy some oranges or other fruits for a few bucks and practice on them? Or you can ask if you can borrow the injecta-pad from your lab/school...I know we're allowed to "rent" things out for 3 days if we need extra practice.
MrazFan 73 Posts Oct 5, 2009 Use an orange for IM type injections and use a hot dog for sub-q or intradermal. When I was practicing, I actually purchased a bag of oranges and wrote in black marker on each one "DO NOT EAT". I also marked my hot dog package like that too (plus, I had gotten a brand that we don't normally buy, to clue hubby in that those weren't for eating). I actually preferred the oranges to the pad they have at school!
CrunchyMama, ASN, RN 1,068 Posts Oct 6, 2009 I just used a rolled up ball of tissue paper, lol. A hotdog is a good iea, probably feels more real. Good luck!
AmyJean 18 Posts Oct 6, 2009 Use an orange for IM type injections and use a hot dog for sub-q or intradermal. When I was practicing, I actually purchased a bag of oranges and wrote in black marker on each one "DO NOT EAT". I also marked my hot dog package like that too (plus, I had gotten a brand that we don't normally buy, to clue hubby in that those weren't for eating). I actually preferred the oranges to the pad they have at school!I was going to suggest the same. When using a hot dog for sub-Q or intradermal, make sure they are cold. Otherwise, the leak and sometimes squirt you in the eye!
allnurses Guide sharpeimom 2,452 Posts Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,. Has 20 years experience. Oct 7, 2009 i practiced on mostly oranges but also an occasional grapefruit. i tried it on a lime one time and promptly stuck my finger and hand... lime juice stings!kathysharpeimom:paw::paw:
PackersFan 89 Posts Specializes in Critical Care. Has 1 years experience. Oct 12, 2009 I was going to do the orange/grapefruit idea too. But once I got into my clinical rotation, my patients were all on insulin and/or Lovenox, so I feel pretty comfortable giving subQ injections.Some of my classmates haven't even given one injection, so even if you think a certain patient is going to be exceptionally difficult - go for it - you get to do some of the "cooler" stuff. :)
9livesRN, BSN, RN 1,570 Posts Specializes in SNU/SNF/MedSurg, SPCU Ortho/Neuro/Spine. Has 2 years experience. Oct 16, 2009 I used a chicken breast! uncooked that is!
