Infusion nursing is a specialty is focused on the care of patients receiving intravenous (IV) therapy, or medications and fluids via injection.
What do infusion nurses do?
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- Infusion nurses ensure patients receive the correct IV for the treatment ordered, select and manage the appropriate device and monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to the IV therapy.
- Infusion nurses monitor patients, manage their tubing, maintain arterial catheters, and observe for potential drug complications.
Where do infusion nurses work?
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Infusion nursing is a broad specialty where nurses may work in home health agencies, skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, clinics, or offices.
What do infusion nurses need to know?
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Infusion nurses must:
- possess keen assessment and monitoring skills.
- be highly skilled at performing venipuncture.
- possess knowledge of different IV medications, fluids, and blood products.
- be aware of infection control precautions.
- be competent in working with a variety of different vascular access devices associated with infusions, such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and midline access catheters.
More infusion nursing resources
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- Nursing Pocket Cards, including IV fluids and complications of IV access devices
- Guideline Summaries, including IV push medications
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Journal
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners