So I’ve been a nurse for 5 years. And my IV insertion skills are horrific. I was an inpatient nurse for 3.5 years, but I always wheeled and dealed with other nurses to insert my IVs. And now I’m been in an outpatient setting for almost a year.
Now ive been moved to a position (still outpatient) where I need to insert IVs every day. At first I wasn’t getting a couple, Now I’ve just been missing. It makes me feel like I’m not gonna make it in this position. Should I take a course? Not really sure what I can do. My confidence is tanking. Any ideas on how to better my skills and calm my nerves?! Any ideas ( other than keep trying lol) would be appreciated? Thanks!