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Infusion Nurse |
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About This Nursing Job Role |
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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. Job listing available (Career Center) |
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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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Nursing and Healthcare Jobs: Find nursing jobs
across all 50 states. Click on Nursing Category at bottom of page.
Free Sample RN Resumes also available. |
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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 MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to BSN degree.
College network provides all types of nursing degrees via an accredited online curriculum. |
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Nursing Degrees
Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide Nursing &
Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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More Information |
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To read more about the role of an infusion nurse, job
opportunities and related sites, visit the listed associations and infusion
nursing links listed
above. |
