IV opportunities?

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As a rehab nurse, I don't get to start too many IVs or draw blood, and sometimes I feel like my skills have eroded. I take a lot of pride in them and want to keep them up to snuff.

Anyone have suggestions -- i.e. volunteer work, classes -- that would help in this scenario?

FYI, I'm in the Chicago area.

Thanks!

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Take a per d job at an at acute care?

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Specializes in Education, Acute, Med/Surg, Tele, etc.

My community college out here has courses in IV training...check yours out :)!

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Specializes in NICU.

How about volunteering at a blood donation center every week or two?

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Specializes in Med-Surg, ER.

If your rehab center is associated with a hospital, you might be able to spend a day at an ambulatory infusion clinic or in a day surgery department. Both tend to do many IV's per day. Get friendly with the right people. :-)

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Thanks to you all! Great suggestions. :wink2:

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