nursedj09

Hi everyone, I'm a travel nurse of 11 years who has decided to settle down in Texas. I've gotten extensive experience on IV teams, and with infusion therapy in general and I've been looking for some resources in this area and seem to be getting mixed info, so I'm hoping to hear from y'all about what you may know! I know there is not an "official" IV therapy certification for RN's (other than the CRNI exam) but I've heard of various classes out there for LVN's since this is a delegated skill. The Texas Board of Nurses has issued a position statement showing their support for LVN's to become certified, but doesn't endorse specific programs. So here are my questions: 1. Are there requirements to offer a class or teach IV therapy skills to other nurses (RN's/LVN's)? 2. Does the CRNI credential allow you to teach IV skills? 3. What IV training programs in Texas are there in existence? Are these programs regulated by anyone? Any info you have is greatly appreciated! Danielle RN, CLNC

I'm a firm believer that you have to do what feels right - absenteeism is never good on your record but if you're that unhappy, sometimes a mental health day does you a world of good.. Use those feelings as motivation to find the job that is right for you before you get turned off from nursing altogether! Good luck!

Reading this, it really made me realize how so many nurses are battling with unsafe conditions everywhere. It's scary to see that these incidents are not isolated. I hope you find some resolution soon with your particular issue. I was also browsing these threads partly to find support for my current situation - I have been working as a travel nurse for the past 7 years, and it's getting harder and harder to find safe assignments, but after my last shift - I am faced for the first time with wanting to get out of this assignment asap! I had a sentinel event - and all I am getting is silence and resistance from everyone I report it to. It's just so frustrating, and the fact that one of my patients almost died in the process makes me sick! What happened to that "oath" that nurses are supposed to feel obliged to, to take care of their patients???? I am going through all the proper channels, and it just makes me sick to work in this kind of environment - my license is too valuable to put up with stuff like this --- and it's just sad to see how many other nurses out there as also battling with unsafe conditions.