What's the trick to putting in Foleys in women?!!

[christvs]

Hi! I'm a new RN & I would say that the biggest fear I still have is putting in Foleys in women! I always have difficulty getting them in, & end up having to toss out the first Foley & get my preceptor to help. I have only put in one! I've asked my preceptor to let me know when any patient needs to have one put in, so I can get the practice. But I'm hoping all you veteran nurses will help me out here-how do you get it in the right hole?! I'm so embarassed about this. I feel very competent in just about everything else related to my job but this! Any advice for me about how to proceed with putting the catheter in? Thanks a bunch! :)

-Christine

[MarySunshine]

Regarding the betadine, our hospitals infection control educator told a class that I was in that betadine, as it is currently formulated, must dry before any germs are killed. So, as it is currently used with foley placement, it's pretty useless. She said that she has her patients washes with warm water and a bit of chlorihexidine soap. Though, I guess the betadine helps because of the "wink" factor! I think some research needs to be done on this.