PICC NURSE

[MforMs]

Hey everyone,

I've been a critical care RN for 5 years, and am interested in learning more about becoming a Picc nurse, specifically for out of hospital placements. Can anyone help guide me or give me advice? I would love to find out what it's like and how you enjoy it! I'd be happy to communicate directly via email as well! Thanks so much for your help!

[erwindt, MSN, RN]

Hi MforMs. I used to work for ACCESSRN. It’s a big company and covers a lot of states. I left the company due to family obligations. See if you live in a state that they cover. They are always looking, specially for NYC.

[LibraNurse27, BSN, RN]

22 hours ago, erwindt said:

LibraNurse27, don’t be afraid. Come join the club. I felt intimidated and scared when I first started 6 years ago, but is not bad. Vascular nursing is by far the best secret job. You are independent, but don’t have an NP responsibility. Most of all, very well respected because they will need you when surgical and medical residents are unable to place a other route of central venous access. You are already accessing veins with an ultrasound. The ultrasound is the most intimidating part and you have already mastered it. I think you will be great.

Aw thanks so much, that is encouraging! I'm still in awe of you doing PICCs with no ultrasound... on some of our "fluffier" patients I can't see or feel a single vein, even the AC, basilic, cephalic... you're a pro!