Junior

I consider this a new issue after reliable proficiency. I was doing fine, just going about my days as an ER RN and then "bam," now I think I am on a weird streak. I also am trying not to overthink it,or become timid because I know that a lot of medical professionals go through streaks. I will try and take into consideration everything you said! Thank you. I have been taking more time to make sure the chamber is filling and not rushing, that has helped. I will make myself more aware of my angle and see if I have been going in too steep. Thank you so much!!

Thank you for your response! I am going to try the tap, I have never seen that done. I have been an ER nurse for almost a year and have done many IVs but I think I just ran into a rough spell. I have watched a ton of videos, but I definitely won't stop!! Thank you for your time Thank you! Yes, solely made my account to ask this question...no shame. Have a good day

Hello :) I have no problem finding flash... but recently ran into the issue of once it's threaded. I will obtain the flash, drop my angle, advance slightly, then advance the catheter -- and then the cannula stops filling up with blood after I remove the needle (we have the BD autoguard) I found sometimes I can pull the catheter back slightly and it will fill with blood and I can flush it in. But it is now just not filling with blood or able to be flushed? I feel like I am constantly doing it now, and am overthinking it.. wasting good veins and then left in a pickle. Has anyone else had this problem? Thank you!