We had some instruction, but I graduated NEVER starting a
PIV in 1992. Most of the facilities I have worked in had an IV team so I never
really had to learn. I find it amazing that I can place yet I am not proficient
at PIVs!!
Kathleen Witt, RN
Nutrition Support
Presbyterian Hospital of
Dallas
214-345-7468
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lynn Hadaway
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:37 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Question for a colleague
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 whether IV insertions are even being taught during nursing. Through
literature, it has been suggested that there is little, if any, IV insertion
skills taught during nursing school. At the same time, other
literature is indicating that IV insertion skills are being taught during
nursing school.
The Questions: Were you provided any form of IV insertion
instruction (i.e., lecture, lecture/ demonstration, fake rubber arm or simulated
device, computer program, CathSim, or other devices.....) during your nursing
school program? YES________, or
NO_______.
What year did you graduate from your nursing program?
Thanks, Lynn
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Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
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