BSMSCCRN

BSMSCCRN has 30 years experience and specializes in Trauma ER, ICUs, PACU, NICU, House Supr, Mgmt.

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1. CNAs starting IVs

   BSMSCCRN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   As I said before, I have n problem with a individuals who start IVs on a daily basis to start them, such as Paramedics. This would include

2. CNAs starting IVs

   BSMSCCRN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Thank you. It is nurses who need to stand up for the patient and heir

3. CNAs starting IVs

   BSMSCCRN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I have recently done both. My next step is to try to get the Board to tighten up what may be delegated. VA laws are unfortunately very broad on what RNs may delegate which is very sad. Hopefully,...

4. CNAs starting IVs

   BSMSCCRN replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am very well aware of all the reasons an IV may go bad. Never have I had all 3 gone out within 2 IV injections of Dilaudid and Promethazine. And never have I had cellulitis from an IV before this...

5. CNAs starting IVs

   BSMSCCRN posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

   I am a retired Critical Care RN and was recently hospitalized for 5 days in Northern VA. I had 3 IVs and all were started by CNAs. All 3 went bad within 24 hours. Worse yet was that 2 were in my the...