Continuing the commitment to set the standard for infusion care, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) released the 8th edition of the Infusion Therapy Standards of practice in January 2021. The overall format is similar to past versions with standard statements and practice recommendations (formerly practice criteria). There are 66 standards/9 sections and appendices such as…
In 1980, the professional practice of infusion nursing was formally recognized when the United States House of Representatives declared each January 25 as IV Nurse Day. This recognition was the beginning of what the infusion nursing specialty has become. On this special day, I would like to wish each infusion nurse a Happy IV Nurse…
Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe holidays! Thank you for your continued support.
First, my apologies for the lack of posts here lately. I’m still around, just got busy with, you know, life and grown up stuff!! Anyway, thank you for your continued support and patience. Hope everyone is doing well. So what’s new? IV Glue…yes, glue but not the one you get at the office supply store.…
May 12 marks the end of National Nurses Week and the birthday of Florence Nightingale. Hope y’all had the chance to celebrate and thank a nurse! I am so proud and honored to be part of this noble profession. Wishing all my nursing colleagues…Happy Nurses week and thank you for all your hard work and…
In 1980, the professional practice of infusion nursing was formally recognized when the United States House of Representatives declared each January 25 as IV Nurse Day. This recognition was the beginning of what the infusion nursing specialty has become. Specialization marks the advancement of nursing practice. It signifies that nursing has moved from a global…
As we celebrate the holiday season, I would like to thank all of the followers and readers who have supported the infusionnurse blog. I am very grateful and truly appreciate your continued support. Wishing you peace, joy, and happiness during this festive season. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to You and Yours!
A re-post from a fews years back… IF SANTA CLAUS WAS AN INFUSION PATIENT….. 1. It would be very difficult to get an accurate patient information. Imagine this.. Nurse: Please tell me your name? Patient: “St. Nicholas” but you call me“Santa Claus“. I am also called Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and many other different names…
Today and always, we are very grateful for your support. We hope the infusionnurse blog continues to be a resource and provide useful information. Wishing you and your family and friends a warm and happy Thanksgiving!
Somehow year #8 managed to sneak up on me last August and I managed to forget to post a blog. Oh hey, life happens! But it’s time for celebration and reflection, so let’s look back at the top 8 most read posts this year. Top 8 most read posts, click on link to each blog…
Q: Unless I was absent during class on weight based dosing, I was never taught to round up or down. I can round up the weight but the exact calculated mg/kg dose is given, no rounding up or down. The common practice where I work is to round the calculated dose up if more than…
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