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Infusion Nurse |
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What Does An Infusion Nurse Do? |
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Job Title |
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Infusion Nurse, Intravenous Nurse, IV Nurse
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Job Description |
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Infusion nurses specialize in administering parenteral fluids,
blood & blood components, pharmacological agents, nutritional solutions and pain
medications.
They are found working in hospitals, home care, hospices, outpatient/ambulatory centers and physician’s offices. |
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Job Qualifications |
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RN, BSN preferred. CRNI certification. Some jobs also
require the OCN (oncology nurse certification).
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Certifications |
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CRNI = Certified Registered
Nurse Infusion |
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To learn more about certification requirements, guidelines
and recertification testing, visit the INS
homepage. |
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Associations |
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Infusion Nurses Society (INS): Recognized as the global authority in infusion therapy, INS is dedicated to exceeding the public’s expectations of excellence by setting the standard for infusion care. |
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Related Links |
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ISMP is a nonprofit
organization devoted entirely to medication error prevention and safe medication
use. |
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MCV is a continuing
education provider for nurses in infusion therapies and more. |
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Job Search |
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Infusion Nurse Jobs/Employment: Listing of Infusion Nurse / IV Nurse jobs
available in all 50
states. Excellent job resource. |
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Leading Books |
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Infusion Nursing Books :
Listing of top rated books available in the field of Infusion Nursing. |
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Official Journal |
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Journal of Infusion Nursing:
The only journal focusing exclusively on the practice of infusion therapy.
Articles provide the latest information on upgrading and implementing nursing
skills and utilizing the latest equipment and techniques. Practical solutions in
areas of med-surg, critical care, oncology nursing and homecare. |
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Degree Programs |
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If you would like to advance your nursing career, accredited
online degree programs available.
RN to PhD,
RN to MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to BSN degree. |
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Nursing Degrees
Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide Nursing &
Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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Nursewing Gift Shop:
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