MWilliamsRN

Thanks, I finally got a hold to education person at BARD after leaving several messages that were not returned. The experience was pleasant. She tried to tell me that there was no PICC Certification class even though I was on the site reading about it.... as I talked to her. I'll wait to hear from you. Thanks for your help.

Thanks, I'm going to keep trying on my end. I appreciate you.

No call back from BARD. Did find out that since my hospital used an outside company to place PICC's we probably don't have a Rep that can give me the number. Called BARD again and left message. I Just want to get started..I'm no spring chicken :-). The frustrating part is knowing where you want to take your career but not knowing how to get there. Any assistance on this path of enlightenment is greatly appreciated! Mo

iluvivt, I called BARD on Friday, hope to hear back from them tomorrow. Will read up on the info you suggested. Thanks! Mo

Hi Penny, Thanks for the info. I put a call into BARD on Friday and I hope to hear from them tomorrow. If I dont, I will call them again. I really appreciate the support that I have gotten from the great nurses who are on this site. I will let you know what I find out tomorrow. Thanks again. Mo

iluvivt, I will call BARD asap. I am really looking forward to the opportunity to learn this skill. I was really surprised that neither of the big name hospitals in my city, Cleveland Clinic & University Hospitals at Case Medical Center (and state for that matter), didn't offer this education since they are both teaching facilities. My current employer likes to hire PICC nurses (we only have one and she's PRN) and are trying to avoid calling in Agency to do PICCS but they are not prepared to offer the education. It's a new LTAC to the Ohio area. If I have to take the class out of state, will that affect my ability to practice here in Cleveland? Any suggestions on what I should brush up on to prepare for the class? Thank you so much for your time and help. I appreciate it..

I am trying to locate a PICC Line Cert program. I live in Ohio and there are no programs in the entire state. I'm willing to travel but would like to get started in the Spring. Any ideas?