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  1. Home Infusion Nursing

    Infusion50 replied to nyrnjb81119's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am so glad to hear that! And please don't stress about your skill level. ALL OF IT will come in time. Be confident in yourself enough in understanding that you at least know when to ask questions...

  2. Home Infusion Nursing

    Infusion50 replied to nyrnjb81119's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It's been a while. Just wondering how you folks are doing in your new

  3. IV infusion Training

    Infusion50 replied to bebe101's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi bebe101, Infusion nursing does seem to be a specialty that is difficult to get info on. I think that's because most(but not all) infusion nurses are a subspecialty coming out of oncology. Infusion...

  4. Home Infusion Nursing

    Infusion50 replied to nyrnjb81119's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi NYRN and BrownLuxe, I see no one has responded so I will give you my 2cents. I've tried 6 different specialties in my 30+ years as an RN and can tell you that Infusion nursing has been my...

  5. Help Please! Oncology Infusion or School Nurse?

    Infusion50 replied to JLA's topic in Oncology

    Hello Jenapos, I know its been a while but I was curious about your choice and how you are enjoying your new job. I have experience in both specialties and can say that my Infusion Unit position is...

  6. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    To all the experienced PICC nurses out there...Will you please share your tried and true tricks of the trade for getting your PICC tip pass the axilla and also to drop down toward the CAJ? I've been...

  7. Midline/PICC line insertion certification

    Infusion50 replied to Kindatheart35's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi there Kindatheart35, I work at an infusion center. When I got the job, they paid the fees for me to take an on-line PICC course through BARD. We use their PICC products. After I completed the...

  8. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    If any of you are still reading this post, I have another dilemma requiring advice please. I had 2 challenging PICC accesses yesterday on bariatric patients who had TONS of flabby tissue hampering my...

  9. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Let me put another question out there for all you generous PICC nurses... With the Sherlock Sapiens 3CG technology, do you always place your needle into the needle guide or do you have the best shot...

  10. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you mta1976! Everyone responding to my original question has been so helpful! Just last week, I have employed several tips with great success. The question I have is...How do you know you are...

  11. Precepting in IV therapy

    Infusion50 replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There was a time I would agree with you IVRUS. But for the purposes of having a "looksee" for a student who won't be doing many Central Line dressings or seeing PICC insertions for a while, it's...

  12. Only RN and they want me to do care fore patients and blood transfusions.

    Infusion50 replied to midwestvintage's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    WOW! I'm a nurse for 30+ yrs and would never agree to that kind of staffing. We are never without 2 RNs in our small infusion center. Usually there is 3 of us. Transfusions are labor intensive. If you...

  13. Precepting in IV therapy

    Infusion50 replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Check out You Tube for TONS of IV insertion demos, PICC management techniques and central line dressings. You will be surprised by how informative they can be. Many of them are produced by nursing...

  14. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I agree with you IVRUS, however, I have a hard time getting docs to order that. When they do, I only get 1mg out of them which doesn't really do the trick for many of my pts. Have you found that? When...

  15. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you to everyone who has responded.You all have generously provided a wonderful compilation of tips that could not be found anywhere else! I will be sharing this thread and checking in regularly...

  16. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you VascularNurse! I will definitely give that one a try! It makes perfect sense to use gravity to help the line drop. About midlines.....I always wondered what folks are talking about when...

  17. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes , I agree Ellie. I use blankets and towels to cushion and immobilize the arm. Sometimes my pts can't outward rotate or extend their arms all the way though...makes things a lot more

  18. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you ILUVIVT! When I need to do the time-out and drape the pt, I use the call bell to get someone in the room and make then stay until that process is done (they often leave the room at this...

  19. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thanks Ellie, I will definitely give that a try. I have hyperextended the arm a bit before but never to the extent you mentioned. It makes sense

  20. Tricks of the Trade for PICC placement

    Infusion50 replied to Infusion50's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you so much for the quick response IVRUS!!! I misspoke regarding the axilla thing..... I meant to write PICC catheter. When you have the patient tuck their chin in, do you also have them turn...

  21. Nurses smoking weed?

    Infusion50 replied to bunnynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses smoking weed? Why? How does it benefit anyone let alone nurses (not talking about medical marijuana here)? Certainly we've been educated about healthier measures to relax and de-stress. Let's...

  22. Mid-forties : Looking for a Specialty to Grow Old In

    Infusion50 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have recently changed my specialty at age 50 and absolutely LOVE it! I took a part-time position in a small infusion center. As an ADN with previous experience in ICU/CCU/NICU/Homecare, it was still...

  23. PICC Insertion pointers

    Infusion50 replied to AmyEkstrand's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Thank you soooo much for those pointers HMarie!!! Your tip about being careful with the probe pressure was especially helpful. I have had about 10 successful inserts so far. But for several times I...

  24. 2015 Rn pay per hour

    Infusion50 replied to Nikku's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Allentown, Pa area...New RNs approx $24/Hr. 10-15yrs experience as a hospital RN is approx $27-$30/Hr. Those floor nurses in my circle who have >30 yrs full time work are only at about $33-$35/...

  25. pacemakers and picc

    Infusion50 replied to thomas76's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Same here IVRUS....6 month wait for inserting on the ipsilateral side. However, in the pt I did last week, the pacer was 3 days old and the cardiologist still cleared me to insert PICC , but on the...