Binkey

Binkey BSN

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  1. scared...

    Binkey replied to Onlyhuman's topic in General Nursing

    Justmanda, Yes, I'm aware that many don't follow INS standards, however if called into a court of law for any infusion related practice, It's INS standards that the courts will look at to see if a...

  2. Newbie Question about "Blown Veins"

    Binkey replied to jsinr's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Melissa, Yes, It is good to advance your IV catheters a mm or so more after you've gained successful entry into the vein as your needle protrudes further out than your catheter, so when you get a...

  3. scared...

    Binkey replied to Onlyhuman's topic in General Nursing

    As an FYI... INS standards don't say that IV sites should be changed q 24 hours. INS standards say that you should change your sites q 48 hours unless you can prove that your phlebitis rates are less...

  4. Newbie Question about "Blown Veins"

    Binkey replied to jsinr's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Dear JSINR, "Blowing" a vein can occur from several things... 1. Using too large of an IV catheter. INS standards say that one should always use the smallest gauge and length IV catheter possible for...

  5. Palm Beach IV Therapy Training?

    Binkey replied to HPilone's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The best certification you can have as an IV nurse to to get your CRNI. This is a national certification which denotes excellance in IV therapy. Go to Infusion Nurses Society (INS) website at...

  6. IV Access Company Viability

    Binkey replied to erz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Eve, At times Vascular Surgical Physicians, do utilize the services of PICC trained RN's especially when there "cup overfloweth". Previously, I worked at a hospital where one of these Surgeons used...

  7. IV Access Company Viability

    Binkey replied to erz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    ERZ, LTC facilities definetly could use your support, however I'd call several of them in my vacinity (and speak to the administrator) to ascertain: 1. What percentage of their clients receive...

  8. IV Access Company Viability

    Binkey replied to erz's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    ERZ, Are you looking at educating nurses on IV placement/certification, or are you looking to place PICC's and midlines in patients? There is always a need to educate nurses, especially if the state...

  9. need IV therapy cert in texas

    Binkey replied to blu's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Blu, Try calling M&M Review out of Arlington