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Infusion Position

Just interviewed for infusion center position. I have this position along with an ADM and an ER position to select between. Been in ER for 3 years, I thrive in ER but am burned out on the frequent fliers, urgent care patients demanding FAST Emergency treatment and the BS that goes along with ER Nursing. I truly enjoy the Emergent cases and have no problem taking care of truly sick people. I started on Med/Sirg and then went to ER after that. I think I may be ready for infusion. Not that I think it will be an easy job, but because it is a more controlled environment and the patients are "real" vs pretend, or unnecessary. From what I understand infusion Nurses enjoy their specialty and turn over reflects that.

What can you tell me about infusion nursing, and maybe your background before going into infusion? Thanks!

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    I too went from ER to infusion nurse. You get to know your patients very well, become amazing at IVs and learn more esoteric information, depending on the drugs you are infusing and chronic diagnoses you see. I ended up working with more insurances, trying to get pre-authorizations for difficult cases. I hated this at first, but when I finally see a patient improving on a drug we fought hard for, it's rewarding. Very different from the ER. As you said, it's much more controlled. However, you'll have plenty to do. Good luck!

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    I have dedicated a large part of my nursing career to Infusion Nursing. When I started making this my specialty in 1990, PICC's were being placed in homecare setting and the company I was working for was a home infusion company. I have loved this area of expertise and would not want to ever go back to pounding the pavement on numerous floors. I love the diversity of meeting new people and placing lines along with educating RN's and LPN's about Vascular Access Nursing. Yes, you should be quite good at line placement, but you also need a thorough knowledge of CVC management and care. I pray it goes well for you.

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    Well, didn't get the infusion gig, but the manager wants me to interview for the Cancer Center position...

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