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INS Education Team:

Spotlight on the National Council on Education (NCOE)

Our members share their unique experiences

Preparing for the CRNI® Exam

MARCH/APRIL 2021

We recognize an exceptional leader in the specialty VOLUME 4

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INS BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021 PRESIDENT

Angelia Sims, MSN, RN, CRNI®, OCN® PRESIDENT-ELECT

Sue Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI®, NEA-BC SECRETARY/TREASURER

Inez Nichols, DNP, FNP-BC, CRNI®, VA-BC®, IgCN

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Lynn Deutsch, MSN, RN, CRNI , VA-BC ®

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In this Issue President’s Message: A Brain, A Heart, and Courage CRNI Connection: CRNI Exam Checklist ®

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Meetings News: Global participation in Resetting the Standards virtual symposium: Now available on-demand!

Cover Story: INS National Council on Education convenes INS Leadership Award: Recognizing exceptional leadership in the infusion therapy specialty

Member Spotlight: Our members share their experiences with the infusion community

INSide Scoop: A closer look at what’s going on within INS

For more INS information visit us at www.ins1.org

P R E S I D E N T ’ S

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“A Brain, A Heart, and Courage” The Scarecrow wanted a brain, the Tinman a

almost daily. In a 1966 article by Barbara

heart, and the Cowardly Lion courage. When

Levenstein, it was stated that there were bold

they finally met the Wizard of Oz, they came

new demands on the knowledge, skills, and

to the realization that they had what they had

scope of practice for the professional nurse

been seeking all along. How does this relate

which included the administration of infusion

to nursing? Come with me on a journey down

therapies.1 That demand continues as new

the “yellow brick road” to explore the

research and evidence, as well as emerging

wonderful land of nursing.

technologies challenge us to build and expand

When the Scarecrow asked the Wizard to give him a brain, the Wizard told him he already had a brain because he was learning

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our knowledge base and change our practice to improve patient care and outcomes.

As lifelong learners, we build our knowledge and practice base by preserving best practices

from the past and using new evidence to grow and create

new best practices. We identify practices from the past that

being kind. Finding our heart reminds us of why we chose

no longer meet the needs of the patient and we eliminate

nursing and continues to ignite our flame.

those outdated practices. The Scarecrow was able to identify solutions to many of the problems encountered by the group on their way to Oz. Similarly, as nurses we use critical thinking to solve complex patient care problems. As mentors, we can assist others in building their knowledge base and growing their confidence. With the bestowing of a diploma, the Wizard gave the Scarecrow confidence in his ability to think and solve problems. We may not be bestowing a diploma but guiding and sharing our experience and knowledge with newly graduated nurses can increase their confidence and ability to provide safe and effective patient care.

Finally, the Cowardly Lion wanted courage. “True courage is in facing danger when you are afraid, and that kind of courage you have in plenty,”3 the Wizard told the Lion. It takes true courage to speak up in support of best practices and safe patient care. It takes true courage to embrace change when it means leaving behind old practices and ideas. It takes true courage to be innovative and to ask for what it is needed to do your work. It takes true courage to promote a collaborative work environment where each team member is treated with respect and integrity. The Cowardly Lion had plenty of true courage. By doing the right things for the right reasons for your practice and

The Tinman wanted a heart. He wanted to feel love and to experience the emotions that humans feel: empathy, enthusiasm, concern, trust, and caring. In nursing, we

patients, so do you.

A brain, a heart, and courage. Practicing with knowledge, compassion, and courage are the powers behind great nursing and great nursing care. You need only look inside

provide not only physical

yourself to find them, for they have always been there.

care, but emotional care, as well. I am reminded of a quote by Jean Watson, “Caring

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is the essence of nursing.”

1. Corrigan, A. Infusion Nursing as a Specialty. [book auth.] M., Corrigan, A., Gorski, L., Hankins, J., & Perucca, R. Alexander.

Infusion Nursing: An Evidence Based Approach. St. Louis, Missouri : Saunders Elsevier, 2010.

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Our heart as nurses is providing compassionate care and respecting the unique stories of each patient that we encounter. The provision of compassionate care can alleviate a patient’s sense of isolation and anxiety during a difficult and confusing time. This has been especially evident during the pandemic when patients have been isolated from family and friends.

2. University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. 85 Nursing Quotes: Words of Wisdom For Nurses. University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. [Online] 2021. [Cited: January 24, 2021.] https://www.usa.edu/blog/nursingquotes/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CEvery%20nurse%20was%20drawn %20to%20nursing%20because%20of,are%20there%20when%20t he%20first%20breath%20is%20taken..

3. Baum, L. Frank. The Wizard of Oz. United States of America : Nelson Doubleday, Inc, 1978. P. 115, Para 3.

Compassionate care also builds trust so that the patient feels more comfortable communicating their needs and their wishes around the care they receive. This allows nurses to advocate for the patient and address their needs.

The journey of finding our heart, much like the Tinman, is connecting to our purpose, building relationships through a shared journey, believing in our power and the power of others, sharing successes, and sharing the strength of March/April 2021

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Save the CRNI® Exam Checklist!

Whether you are taking the CRNI® Exam soon, you are registered to take it in the future or you are simply curious about the process, save this checklist. We are thrilled that becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) is a priority in your professional development.

We applaud your commitment to the infusion therapy specialty.

DETERMINE your eligibility • Do you have a current, active, unrestricted RN license in the United States or country of practice?

• Do you have a minimum of 1,600 hours of experience in infusion therapy as an RN within the past two years? 1,600 hours of direct bedside care are not required. Nursing experience may be in the areas of nursing education, administration, research, or clinical practice within the infusion specialty.

DOWNLOAD the CRNI® Exam handbook • Download the latest edition of the CRNI® Exam Handbook from the INCC website www.incc1.org

SUBMIT your application • Apply for either the March or September administration of the CRNI® Exam online.

RECEIVE confirmation of approval • You will receive confirmation from incc@incc1.org with preliminary instructions.

• Expect a letter with your unique ID number and additional instructions within 10 to 12 business days.

EXPLORE study aids • Visit the “Study Information” tab on INCC’s website to see all available study aids and resources.

• Read the detailed content outline on page 13 & 14 of the CRNI® Exam Handbook.

• Download the approved reference and abbreviation lists from www.incc1.org • Determine which publications best address your weak areas.

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DEVELOP study schedule • Create a manageable study schedule to adequately cover all core areas.

• Focus on areas you consider to be your weaknesses and the number of questions in each area.

LOOK for a follow-up • Expect an e-mail from INCC’s testing company approximately three weeks before the Exam administration, with instructions on scheduling your testing appointment.

SCHEDULE your test date • Exam appointments are typically available daily Monday through Saturday.

Select a date, time, and location that fits your schedule.

REST UP! • If your body is tired, your brain is too. Be sure to sleep well the night before the Exam!

FOR TEST DAY • Bring two current forms of identification.

• Arrive at least 15 minutes early to your test center • Be confident in yourself and trust your instincts!

• If you don’t know an answer right away, make an educated guess and move on to the next question.

PICK UP your results!

• Report to the testing supervisor to receive your score report.

• Exam results will be mailed to international candidates by postal mail after the Exam.

CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT! • Preparing for and taking the CRNI® Exam is an outstanding achievement in and of itself. You’ve already improved your practice and enhanced your knowledge base substantially by sitting for the CRNI® Exam!

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Resetting the Standards: Examining the 2021 Changes Now available On-Demand!

Our Virtual Symposium, Resetting the Standards: Examining the 2021 Changes, which took place in February, was a major success! Truly a global event, the Symposium was attended by clinicians from around the world. Members of the infusion community, representing 12 different countries, as well as clinicians from all over the United States, gathered to explore the various changes that can be found in the revised 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. The Symposium featured members of the Standards of Practice Committee as they took a deep dive into some of these important changes. Attendees from the world over left this event with a better understanding of the revised Standards and learned how to incorporate the changes into practice. During each day, attendees engaged with members of the Committee to ask clarifying questions and to discuss how these changes will impact clinical practice.

This amazing event is now available On-Demand! Register now to experience this virtual event and to better understand the authoritative document in the infusion therapy specialty!

Register Now Attendees will receive 5 Contact Hours and 10 Recertification Units.

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The Symposium consists of 5 informative and impactful sessions:

Session 1 Speaker: Lisa Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN Title: Introduction to the 2021 Standards of

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Abstract/Description: In this session, we will discuss the global impact, committee membership, the revision process, and methodology of the 2021 Standards. Changes in the table of contents, including new and renamed standards, will be highlighted.

Following this introduction, we will explore updates to the general Practice Recommendations included in the Infection Prevention and Control section, as well as specific recommendations throughout the Standards. New to the 2021 edition, the clinical practice framework of Aseptic Non Touch Technique is introduced and described.

Session 2 Speaker: Tricia Kleidon, B Health Science (Nursing), Grad. Cert. Paediatrics, M Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) Title: The Right Device, the Right Site, and the Right Technology for the Right Treatment Abstract/Description: The purpose of this session is to introduce important updates within four standards: “Vascular Visualization, VAD planning, Site Selection and VAD placement.” VAD planning, site selection and VAD placement is paramount to successful vascular access with minimal complications. Until recently, the importance of this had been poorly articulated within the scientific literature and clinical practice. Changes within the standard, including standardization of device terminology and vascular visualization will be highlighted. New evidence to support device choice, and site selection will be highlighted to assist clinical decision making.

Session 3 Speakers: Barb Nickel, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI® and Lisa Gorski, MS, RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN Title: Vascular Access Device Complications Abstract/Session Description: Selection of the best vascular access option for an individual patient is based in part on the risk of complications present in their vascular health and their particular infusion needs. Every vascular access device carries some risk to patient safety.

To better understand and mitigate those risks, there has been a dramatic increase in vascular access-related research. This session will review four catheter-associated complications included in the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice: venous thrombosis, extravasation, bloodstream infection, and skin injury. For each of these complications, presenters will give a concise review of the incidence, assessment parameters, new evidence-based recommendations, and directions for future research.

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Resetting the Standards: Examining the 2021 Changes Now available On-Demand!

Session 4 Speakers: Lisa Gorski, MS,RN, HHCNS-BC, CRNI®, FAAN and Barb Nickel, MSN, RN, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI® Title: Pain Management and Implanted Vascular Access Ports Abstract/Description: For most patients, attention to pain management is a critically important intervention. However, the need to address pain concerns often remains under-appreciated by clinicians. Current evidence provides interventions that include local anesthesia and non-pharmacologic strategies. Use, care, and management questions regarding implanted vascular access ports abound. In this session, we will discuss changes to the Standards that address vascular access pain management and implanted vascular access ports.

Session 5 Speaker: Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed, RN, NPD-BC, CRNI® Title: The Foundation for Patient Care Abstract/Session Description: Frequently, the Standards of Practice document is used to answer direct questions about specific clinical questions related to infusion therapies or vascular access device insertion or management. The first two sections may easily be overlooked because they appear to have less significance. These sections require equal attention, however, as they contain important components of practice regarding patient and clinician safety, legal and regulatory issues, competency, quality improvement, and many others. This presentation will focus on the new aspects of these sections and how they impact daily clinical practice.

Resetting the Standards: Examining the 2021 Changes is an informative and beneficial virtual conference for all infusion professionals. Experience this unique event along with the Standards of Practice Committee, other INS members and clinicians from around the globe. INS remains dedicated to our mission of developing and disseminating standards of practice, providing professional development opportunities in quality education and advancing best practice through evidence-based research.

With all of the changes happening in the specialty, this is an exciting time to be an INS member and to be a part of our global community!

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LAS VEGAS

INS 2021 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN MARCH! LEARN MORE

We invite you to join us on August 14 -17, 2021 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas to reconnect live with members of the infusion community.

We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!

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INS Education Team: Spotlight on the National Council on Education (NCOE) Philosophy The Infusion Nurses Society's Education Team believes that educational content must continually evolve to reflect changes in the science of professional nursing, as new theoretical knowledge and technological advancements emerge. Members of INS’ Education Team are the Director of Clinical Education, the Clinical Education and Publications Manager, the INS Conference Education Coordinator and members of the National Council on Education (NCOE). The Team works diligently to ensure that the latest evidence-based education is made available to INS members and to the infusion community.

INS' Education Team believes that infusion nursing is a specialty practice that requires a unique body of knowledge.

INS' Education Team advances the notion that continuing education in the specialty nursing practice of infusion therapy is essential, to keep professional nurses abreast of new practices and emerging technologies.

INS' Education Team also believes that education promotes and improves the quality of care. INS' Education Team upholds that the practice of infusion therapy is influenced by advancements in other healthcare disciplines.

Consequently, educational programs for infusion nursing should be designed to be specific for the specialty practice and include global topics that may impact the practice.

INS' Education Team believes that the advancement of infusion nursing is achieved through nursing research.

Nursing research validates current infusion nursing practice(s) and leads to new innovations in infusion care delivery.

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Education Team Goals 1. To provide educational programs that will improve the delivery of healthcare and the practice of infusion nursing.

2. To disseminate knowledge by providing educational opportunities for infusion nurse specialists and members of allied healthcare specialties and professions to exchange information, clinical practice expertise and explore collaborative practice.

3. To promote high quality professional practice through education.

Who are the NCOE Members?

NCOE members are active members of INS with a minimum of two years of clinical experience in infusion nursing and experience in the development of educational programs.

Council selection is based on, but not limited to, diverse geographical location, practice environment, educational program expertise, and clinical and educational credentials.

NCOE is comprised of content experts in the field of infusion nursing. The NCOE has a responsibility to develop programs which address the latest methodology, current trends, most prevalent issues, and subjects of general interest to infusion nurses. Council members are active practitioners in the specialty area and are well versed in the clinical aspect of the profession.

2021 NCOE Members Susan Lown, DNP, RN, CNE Dr. Lown is a field infusion nurse for Option Care Health in Carmel, Indiana. In addition to her role as infusion nurse, she is an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is excited to be a part of the NCOE and is looking forward to planning and facilitating INS 2021.

Sue Nittler, BSN, CRNI® Sue received her BSN from San Jose State University in Northern California in 1985. She worked various hospital floors until finding her passion a few years later as a home infusion nurse. Sue has been with Sutter Care at Home for 20 years, working various jobs in home infusion. She has been the Hospice Infusion Team Leader for this agency for the past 6 years, working to educate hospice nurses in nine area branches regarding infusion therapies and vascular access.

Sue received her CRNI® in 2010. This is her third year serving as an NCOE member.

Abigail Zuehlke, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG Abigail has five years’ experience with Infusion Nurses Society, including item writing for the CRNI® Academy, and as a webinar and conference speaker. She brings a varied clinical experience to the table, including infusion, critical care, and emergency care. Her education includes recent completion of her Master of Science in Nursing through University of Virginia.

Alicia Arnold, BSN, CRNI® Alicia has been a nurse for 23 years. She started out as a labor and delivery nurse for approximately 14 years. She has been a homecare infusion nurse for 9 years. Alicia brings considerable clinical experience and passion to her work with the Council.

Beverly George, MS, BSN, CRNI® Bev has over 35 years of nursing experience with the majority of that time spent in the field of infusion nursing. She holds a BSN from the University of St. Francis and an MS from the University of Illinois Chicago. Currently working in a very busy outpatient infusion department, she has the opportunity to provide hands-on patient care while sharing her knowledge and passion for infusion nursing with her colleagues. Bev is a continuous learner and an advocate for nursing certification.

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NCOE responsibilities 1. Quarterly meetings including annual conference planning.

2. Review of call for abstract submissions.

3. Plan and contribute to the planning and development of educational topics, learning objectives and content outline for presentations.

4. Collaboration with speakers to foster high quality and engaging educational content.

5. To implement and evaluate educational sessions.

Annual Conference Planning Meeting The INS Education Team, including the NCOE members, met virtually on February 21 and 22, 2021. While we could not meet in person this year due to the ongoing pandemic, we made the best of our time together. We learned about our Council members’ various practice environments while planning for the INS 2021 Conference.

This was also our time for our annual Continuing Education provider review, which included provider criteria for

continuing education, determining speaker qualification, speaker and presentation development. We also discussed ways to enhance learner engagement.

Together we reviewed data from various sources, such as prior education session evaluations and member surveys, to identify our audience’s learning needs in order to build our 2021 INS Conference sessions. Our conference planning continued as our team worked to further develop aspects of the various education sessions.

The Council also facilitated the addition of two educational tracks: one focused on home infusion therapy and the other focused on vascular access device complications.

The work of the Education Team with NCOE will extend throughout the year as the planned 2021 Conference sessions evolve. We will also continue to assess the educational needs of our infusion therapy colleagues and plan learning activities to meet those needs. We continually evaluate our offerings to further enhance the quality of our educational programming. We are deeply grateful to our NCOE members. We will continue to work together to advance the specialty and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based education.

The 2021 INS Leadership Award:

Heather Workman The INS Leadership Award is presented to an infusion nurse in a management position or higher who provides leadership, guidance, dedicated service, vision for success and a commitment to evidence-based best practices. The Award is part of our continuing effort to recognize the hard work and dedication of leaders in the field of infusion therapy. There were several inspiring leaders who were considered by the INS Awards & Recognition Committee for the Leadership Award. After thoughtful deliberation by the Committee members and approval by the INS Board of Directors, Heather Workman, BSN, RN, CRNI®, has been selected to receive the 2021 Leadership Award.

Heather is the field nursing supervisor at Optum Infusion Services Havertown Branch, under United Healthcare Group, serving thousands of infusion patients each year.

An expert in the field of infusion nursing, Heather has dedicating over 25 years of her nursing career into home infusion. Her passion and love for home infusion can be seen in her vast knowledge of therapies, from antibiotics, biologics and chronic drugs to new specialty drugs, including clinical trials. Her knowledge covers not only drug therapies, but also the different methods of administration.

Heather uses her skills to perform quality improvement projects and she stands out as a role model to fellow infusion nurses. She uses her knowledge to professionally develop field nurses, encouraging critical thinking. Since becoming CRNI® certified in 2019, Heather has also encouraged several field nurses to pursue their certification. Heather empowers her team to reach a little further than they thought they could before. As a nursing leader, Heather cultivates a dynamic and dedicated team.

She drives professional development and education among field nurses, maintaining high retention rates and inspiring her team.

This past year, Heather was challenged with several projects. She successfully implemented a nurse scheduling application to her entire field team. She was successful in educating, coordinating and deploying a clinical trial to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. She strategized a successful plan of education based on knowing her team's

learning abilities and the implications of a new system. She provided extensive support during COVID times through screen shares and 1:1 meetings with each field nurse.

She also provided on-site assistance for those who needed hands-on support or had connection issues.

Heather was the recipient of the Leslie Baranowski Scholarship for Professional Excellence last year. Currently, Heather is preparing her proposal for the submission at INS 2021 Annual Conference for work in facilitating adoption and compliance using a tracking tool with the home infusion nurse. Looking forward, Heather plans to implement a CLABSI reduction quality improvement project, while continuing to educate and inspire her team for best patient outcomes. Heather is also a part of a team that recently submitted a proposal design for a new app that will facilitate better communication and patient education with home infusion.

Consistently advocating for evidence-based practice in home infusion, Heather has demonstrated leadership excellence in the field of infusion therapy. Heather is always thoughtful in her approach to infusion therapy. She utilizes best practices and works to sustain safe infusion care and training. She remains on the pulse of the latest changes and disseminates knowledge to her team regularly. We are proud of Heather for her many accomplishments. She is truly a leader in the specialty.

Congrats, Heather!

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Welcome New Members!

Staci Acker Kendall Ackner Ellen Adrian Kerri Alexander Tina Alexander Ashley Allanbrook Alicia Alley Levenson Pea Elma Alqueza Kimberly Alsbrooks Xochitl Alshaarawi Arturo Alvarado Amy Anderson Cynthia Andrews Takera Armstead Christina Arney Hillary Arnold Lindsey Aucone Kristen Backofen Soonok Bae Jillian Bagley Michael Baker Jessica Baker Nate Ball Melissa Barcelos Elizabeth Barnett Masako Barrowes Susan Barry Donna Bartenfelter Sheila Bastien Rebecca Bentz Robert Berger Arif Bhatti Beth Bingaman Jason Birdsley Richard Bisson Shelly Blanton Justin Blough Celeste Bode Marlene Bokholdt Daniela Bonea Michelle Bongiovanni Amy Boswell Leianne Bowers Stacy Boyle Kristin Bragg Myrle Braithwaite Stacy Braun Sheila Briner Dawn Briney Shanon Brown Alicia Brown Kyle Bruno Kelly Brunstetter Stuart Burgess Jason Burrow Ashley Byrd Gabrielle Calhoun

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Welcome New International Members!

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Sera Ahn – South Korea

Lucie Levesque – Canada

Cirlia Alvarez – Argentina

Sally Lim – Singapore

Ronal Ernesto Alvarez Rivera – Italy

Karen Mallet – Canada

Arlyn Aminuddin – Philippines

Renata Mantegassi – Brazil

Aline Biaggio – Brazil

Celine Messier – Canada

Anne-Marie Blais – Canada

Revathy Munian – Singapore

Katherine Blake – Canada

Ruth Nicol – Canada

Sarah Chapman – United Kingdom

Claudia Ocsa – Argentina

Emilie Corgnet – New Zealand

Nicola Offiler – United Kingdom

Juan Estupinan – Colombia

Alita Panachamnong – Thailand

Pat Garbutt – Canada

Maria Guadalupe – Mexico

Pirkko Geijer – Finland

Bruno Rafael Pires – Brazil

Ju Hyun Ha – South Korea

Luciano Santos – Brazil

Ngo Thanh Hai – Vietnam

Juan Paolo Santos – Philippines

Selena Hebig – Canada

Rebecca Sharp – Australia

Choi Heeseon – South Korea

Carli Shaw – Australia

Debbie Howe – Canada

Junghwa Shin – South Korea

Yasmin Johan – Singapore

Alexis Smith – Canada

Sylvie Kalms – Australia

Haya Suiefan – Jordan

Julie Kenyon – United Kingdom

Stella Ting – Taiwan

Narae Kim – South Korea

Shawn Van Hoof – Canada

Hyejin Kim – South Korea

Thomas Walter – France

Yuran Kim – South Korea

Zixi Wang – China

Fran Kleinsteuber – Canada

Tina Worth – United Kingdom

Melanie Lacelle – Canada

Rhonda Wright – Australia

Suyeon Lee – South Korea

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View these webinars and more on-demand: www.learningcenter.ins1.org/webinars Risk factors and characteristics of short peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) failure: Improving Patient Outcomes

Perceptions of Adult Hospitalized Patients with Difficult Venous Access Experiencing Short Peripheral Catheter Insertion: An Opportunity for Clinicians to Improve Patients’ Experiences

Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Identify Landmarks of the Proximal Humerus for Potential Use in Intraosseous Vascular Access: An Educational Journey to Improve Clinical Care

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INS Member Spotlight

Ivett Gantt Home Health Infusionist & Cardiac Charge Nurse with Brightstar Care of Austin & HCA What led you into the nursing profession? Truthfully, I’m not sure exactly how I ended up where I am today, as I started out in college studying to be to be an accountant. At that time, the economy was stagnant, and I had a heart to heart with my calculus professor. I expressed that I thought I might benefit from a field that suited my personality better. I applied to the nursing program and the rest of history. I hopped here and there trying to find what sparked my interest. One day I got a call from a home health agency. I took the job, acquired some IVIG patients and fell in love. Their stories of how patients received the therapy that they so desperately needed, how these therapies had improved patients’ lives, inspired me. So, three years later, I’m getting tired of acute care work in the hospital and I think I’ve found my retirement plan: helping deliver biologics in home.

I love it!

How has INS Membership benefited you in your journey? When I began my career in nursing, I did not even know that INS membership was available. Finally, I found this organization that found infusion therapy as interesting as I do.

Has there been a mentor, colleague or other INS member who has helped along the way? My mentor owns her own PICC placement company. Katie Schatzlein has an enthusiasm for what she does like no one I’ve ever met. She’s a bundle of information, and excited about her job. She has been a huge help!

Do you have stories from your practice that you would like to share with the infusion community? The type of infusion therapy that I deliver in the home is a very intimate practice. I love interacting with my patients. The medications are all different; they benefit my clients in different ways. I enjoy knowing the best ways to administer these medicines, such as how to hydrate to improve IV access and knowing premeds that can help patients tolerate their meds. The general compassionate companionship I offer these patients, who are often isolated individuals, brings me great satisfaction.

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INS is honored to share our members’ stories with the infusion nursing community. Each nursing journey is unique and we can learn so much from each other. We will continue to share stories from our members who care for patients in a variety of care settings. We are proud of you all and commend you for your hard work, passion and dedication to patient care.

Lilia Martin Director with Doctrina Educacao em Saude What led you into the nursing profession? What led me to choose the nursing profession was my compassion for other human beings and the desire to care for others.

What made you decide to specialize in infusion therapy? My interest in intravenous therapy arose when I was an oncology nurse. During this period, I realized the importance of understanding the practice of infusion therapy because I started and saw that the patient could both die from cancer, or from complications caused by the inappropriate use of a vascular access.

I then realized that the patient's life depended on my knowledge and on my other colleagues who provided direct assistance to our patients. I started the creation of a catheter group in a large private hospital. From there, we began to describe policies and procedures, in addition to providing training to all nursing professionals at that institution.

How has INS Membership benefited you in your journey? I received an award for best oral presentation from Infusion Nurses Society which motivated me to continue describing my practice and sharing my experience. I continued and wrote a book entitled, "Basic Manual of Vascular.”

Has there been a mentor, colleague or other INS member who has helped along the way? At this point in my journey, I teach an infusion therapy course. I participate in several WhatsApp groups and I’m always attentive to questions related to infusion therapy. I try to address the concerns of my colleagues. I try to continue to learn myself by constantly reading the latest scientific information related to infusion therapy, especially reading all Infusion Nurses Society publications. Here in Brazil, the English language is a barrier for many professionals who wish to advance in their practices. To help in this regard, I often share the knowledge I acquired in another language, with my Brazilian colleagues.

Do you have stories from your practice that you would like to share with the infusion community? There is a story I like to tell when I present or teach a course. I took care of a cancer patient who had passed away as the result of the disease. He knew that I had a passion for infusion therapy and that I was responsible for the training of professionals. During one of the many times that I took care of dressing and maintaining the permeability of his catheter, he made a request of me. He asked me to let professionals know, whenever I was training, lecturing or teaching any course on infusion therapy, that behind every catheter there was a patient. I was inspired and grateful that this patient trusted my work and thus asked this of me. From then on, every class I teach, I include this message as part of a packet, to advise infusion nurses to keep patients at the center of care.

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INSide Scoop Our recurring feature, INSide Scoop, serves to keep you informed on things happening within INS, as well as upcoming events, items of interest, exciting new educational deliverables, certification news and additional, current information.

Here, we will communicate directly with our membership, as well as the larger infusion nursing community, to keep you informed on important topics - in real time.

INS News INS Forms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force INS acknowledges and embraces our obligation to advance equal and effective care for all people.

Inclusiveness is one of INS’ core values and as such, we are committed to listening to the diverse voices within the infusion nursing community.

INS is proud of our history of inclusion and diversity, but we seek to do more, be more engaged and work harder to affect lasting change. As a result, we have established a 16-member Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force. The task force has met twice via Zoom to discuss how best to plan and execute meaningful actions. Their initial work will center on the creation of objectives and goals and to determine top priorities.

We invite you to follow the progress of the task force and offer your thoughts and suggestions by visiting the DEI web page on the INS website.

Membership News The member services shipping department (aka Susan) has been very busy!

• INS sent 5,349 complimentary copies of the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th edition to active members, along with the January/February edition of the Journal of Infusion Nursing.

• 50 copies sent to state boards of nursing.

• We have sold 363 copies to members and non-members, both international and domestic.

Meetings News INS 2021 Registration will open in March!

We invite you to join us on August 14 – 17, 2021 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas to reconnect live with members of the infusion community. There may be anxiety and uncertainty related to attending live events but rest assured that our focus will be on safety for all that attend. We will monitor any changes and provide you with updates as we receive them. Also, if for any reason you should change your mind about attending, if or circumstances should change, a full refund will be issued.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!

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Publications News P&P Family of Resources to follow publication of INS Standards The buzz generated by the publication of Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 8th edition made for a exciting start to 2021. That buzz is sure to continue with the publication of INS’ soon-to-be-released Policies and Procedures family of resources. Each of the five resources provides information on the processes and techniques essential to infusion therapy delivery, across various practice settings and patient populations. When used in conjunction with the Standards, each P&P will offer comprehensive guidance to enhance your knowledge, understanding and practice of infusion therapy.

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Be sure to revisit the INS website in late March 2021, when all five P&Ps will be available!

Education News Focus on NCOE What is NCOE and what is their role? Members of National Council on Education (NCOE) are selected based on, but not limited to, diverse geographical location, practice environment, educational program expertise, and clinical and educational credentials. The role of NCOE members is to identify learning needs and knowledge gaps, while assisting in the development of educational activities that address those identified knowledge gaps. While many educational sessions for the INS 2021 Conference are derived from our call for abstract submissions, NCOE members contribute to the development of educational topics, learning objectives and content outline for presentations. NCOE members work collaboratively with presenters to promote high quality professional practice through education. We thank our NCOE members, Bev George, Sue Nittler, Abigail Zuelke, Alicia Arnold and Susan Lown, for their continued dedication to advancing infusion therapy education.

INCC News Whether you are taking the CRNI® Exam soon, you are registered to take it in the future or you are simply curious about the process, save the CRNI® Exam Checklist. Use the checklist to lay a strong foundation for your CRNI® examination journey, from the very beginning to test day!

March 19th is Certified Nurses Day! We celebrate the contributions of certified nurses everywhere. On this day, we recognize the many achievements of certified nurses and honor their many accomplishments. Thank you for your dedication and your commitment to patient care!

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