I inserted an IV to my patient

Intavenous Therapy - inserting an IV catheter
@chechuva (1275)
Philippines
August 1, 2008 8:57pm CST
yesterday i was assigned in the Emergency room. i was so excited because my senior allowed me to do things and they will supervise me. Inserting an intravenous catheter needs a licensed. and unfortunately i haven't got one. but my senior allowed me to insert an IV. They said that they will be watching me and if ever i commit some mistakes they can cover up for me. Honestly im excited and quite scared. since its my first time to do it. at first attempt and second attempt i was not successful. my senior inserted the IV for me. but on my third attempt to another patient, i made it! yes i made it!
3 responses
snowy
@snowy22315 (170422)
• United States
2 Aug 08
I think you should concentrate on getting your license. You dont want to be making medical mistakes and having your superviosrs cover up for you. I'm glad everything worked out ok though. I get blood taken like once a month and the nurse assistant who does it is really, really good.
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chechuva
@chechuva (1275)
• Philippines
2 Aug 08
yes i am really planning to take my license! im still looking for an institution who are conducting a seminar. i really want to help people and minimize pain. i'll do my best to master inserting an intravenous.. have a nice day!
greenglitterturtle
@greenglitterturtle (2750)
• United States
2 Aug 08
congratulations. i couldn't do it but it does have to be done. so it's great that you and others do that work for us. good job.
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Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
6 Sep 08
Well congrats on making it with the 3rd attempt. Thats good espec for not doing it b4 though....Hope it gets better for you.