Ann, I concur---
I taught a 30 hr required IV course for LPNs in LTC required by the board of nursing in FL. Every class the LPNs would ask--do the RNs know this? I had a few RNs take my class, but many facilities would pay for the LPNs to take it, but not the RNs because it was not a requirement.
I wish it was----to many RNs learn by example on the job, and those setting the example learned from someone else, etc. And no one knows proper techniques, the "why" behind it, the difference between infiltration and phlebitis, etc. This reason alone is why we need dedicated IV teams, staffed by CRNIs in every hospital, and LTC facility.....
Chris Cavanaugh, CRNI
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynn Hadaway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006 10:46 am
Subject: Question for a colleague
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I am posting this question for a nursing colleague doing some
> research. Thanks, Lynn
>
> The Situation: New nurses, on a national level, are lacking the
> ability to perform many basic nursing skills when hired.
> Controversy
> also exists as to whether starting an IV is considered a basic
> nursing skill and whethe!
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