Monday, 04 February 2008

• ME? PUT IN AN IV???

  As every new nurse, I was nervous about inserting that first IV catheter.  I was hoping that my first victim would not ask if I've put in IV's before because the trainer assured us that they did not lie to patients or pretent that the dummie "counted" as successful experience.  So Friday, I went to work a little anxious, knowing that my whole eight-hour day was dedicated to placing IV's.  After 2 refreshers on the dummie, the trainer and I headed for my first patients.  I remember walking down the halls, mentally telling myself to be calm and look confident while taking a few deep breaths. 

  My first patient was perfect....great sense of humor, high tolerance for injections, and wonderful veins!  I was so excited to successfully put in my first IV on the first try!  My day went well from there.  There were tense moments when a vein vanished into the world of patient fat, or a patient passed out cold, but over all it was good.  I missed a few, but left with the confidence that I've learned a new skill that I'll be able to perfect over time.

  Ahhh, I never have to say that this is my first IV.....

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