Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI, NEA-BC Guest: Jannifer Stovall, MBA, BSN, RN, CRNI®, IgCN Summary In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Jannifer Stovall, the new president of INS, shares her journey into nursing, her excitement about leading the organization, and her vision for the future. She discusses the importance of embracing change…

Title: What’s Next? Exploring New Infusion Technology Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI® Guest: Autumn Romanowski, BSN, RN, IgCN®, CRNI® Summary: In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Infusion Nurse Leader, Autumn Romanowski, about the advancements in home infusion technology, particularly focusing on smart pump t…

Title: All About Intraosseous Devices Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI® Guest: Cheryl Campos, DNP, NPD-BC, CEN. CPHQ, VA-BC Summary: In this episode, Cheryl Campos discusses the critical role of intraosseous devices in emergency care, highlighting their evolution, current usage, and the importance of training and advocacy among nurses. She emp…

Title: Advocating for Change Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC Guest: Taryn Lee, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CRNI®, VA-BC Summary: In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Taryn Lee about the importance of implementing change in nursing practice. Taryn shares her extensive background in infusion nursing and her curren…

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI® Guest: Kori Utter, MBA, MSN, RN, CRNI® Summary In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Kori Utter, Chair of the National Council on Education (NCOE), to explore the behind-the-scenes workings of the NCOE and its impact on education in infusion therapy. Kori shares her journey into…

Title: Exploring How CVR Calculation Impacts Practice Outcomes Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC Guests: Jennifer Acelajado, MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC, VA-BC, and Hammam Ahmed, MSN, CRNI®, CCRN, VA-BC Summary: In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox engages with Jennifer Acelajado and Hammam Ahmed, both clinical outcome speci…

Title: Home Phlebotomy for Patients with Cancer Host: Derek Fox, RN, MSN, VA-BC, CRNI ®, NEA-BC Guest: Dr. Robert Daly Summary In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, Dr Robert Daly discusses the innovative approach of home phlebotomy for cancer patients, highlighting the burdens of traditional care, the implementation of mobile services, and the…

In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek Fox speaks with Dr. Maciej Latos about the advancements in infusion care and vascular access in Poland. Dr Latos shares his extensive experience in critical care nursing and the evolution of vascular access practices in Poland, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation highlight…

Description: Dawn Berndt announces her retirement and introduces a new host for the INS Infusion Room. Dawn reflects over her career, time served at INS, and her experiences as the podcast host. She offers words of wisdom and opens dialogue regarding the future of the podcast, including some new upgrades and changes with the relaunch. Guest: Dawn B…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Director of Publications and Educational Design Guest: Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI©, VA-BC, CPUI Listen in on this chat with Matt Gibson as he talks about the importance of hemodilution and measures that can be taken to improve successful completion of therapy and decrease vascular access device failure and complicatio…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Vlasta Hakes, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs - Grifols Plasma is a vital source material for a number of plasma-derived medications that treat and prevent life-threatening diseases, illnesses and conditions. Plasma can’t be created in a laboratory or syntheti…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Loretta Dorn, RN MSN CRNI®, Director of Clinical Liaisons – Fresenius Kabi US LLC Does your health care organization standardize practice for IV push medication administration? Do you have ready-to-administer drugs available for patient care? Learn how ready-to-a…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Becky S. Linn, Pharm.D., BCPS - Associate Clinical Professor, University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy Stewardship: The responsible overseeing and protection of something considered worth caring for and preserving. Antimicrobials are worth protecting to preserve …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Diane Wander, RN, BSN - Director of Clinical Programs, Moog® Medical Kathy Iacuone RN, BSN – Clinical Services Manager, Moog® Medical Craig Dice – Director of Sales – IV Sales, Moog®Medical When administering infusion therapy, the safety, accuracy, and precision…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Ahnalinn Prettyman, RN, CRNI® – Staff Nurse, Infusion Therapy Shirley Rodriguez, RN – Infusion Staff Nurse, Oncology In celebration of IV Nurse Day, listen in as two infusion nurses describe their clinical practice, the challenges they manage, and the rewards of…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: Emily Smith, BS, RDMS, RVT – CIVCO Medical Solutions Clinical Marketing Specialist Justin Reynolds – CIVCO Medical Solutions Product Line Manager Is it possible to use ultrasound technology for PIVC insertion without using ultrasound gel? Justin Reynolds and Emi…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: · Marcia Wise, RN, VA-BC – Consultant/Clinical Educator, Adhezion Biomedical · Bryan Davis – Vice President, Vascular Access, Adhezion Biomedical Can tissue adhesive play a role in improving vascular access outcomes? Listen as Marcia Wise and Bryan Davis describ…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Mary McGoldrick, MS, RN, CRNI®, Home Health Systems, Inc. Is the approach to infection prevention and control in the home care setting different during the pandemic? Listen as Mary McGoldrick, home care and hospice consultant, discusses this important topic. …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Adele A. Webb, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN What can you do to address moral distress? Listen as Adele Webb describes how to recognize the signs and symptoms of moral distress and why support systems and self-care are essential. Resources: · Moral Distress in Nursing:…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® - INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Matt Gibson, RN, CRNI©, VA-BC, CPUI In the United States, the estimated cost associated with poor short PIVC practices is $16.25 billion annually. Poor practices can lead to significant waste of supplies and clinician time, and more importantly, impact patien…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Nancy Moureau, PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC - Chief Executive Officer and Educational Specialist at PICC Excellence, Inc. Standardizing practice for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter (USGPIV) insertion helps clinicians develop consistent clinic…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guest: Dan Degnan, PharmD, MS, CPPS, FASHP – Clinical Research Associate, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy Purdue University Pump programming errors that occur when administering in…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education and Publications Manager Guests: · Evelyn Chan, MBBS, MSc, DCH · Thomas Sutton Interested in innovative technology that supports pediatric pain management and procedure phobia? In the 2021 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, Standard 32, Pain Management with Venipuncture and Vascular Ac…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Sue Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI®, NEA-BC – President, INS Board of Directors Do you know the six standards of a healthy work environment? Is research part of your clinical practice? Are you ready to accept the Healthy Nurse Healthy NationTM grand challenge? Listen a…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Nancy L. Moureau PhD, RN, CRNI®, CPUI, VA-BC • Dennis J. Ernst, MT(ASCP), NCPT(NCCT) • Peter J. Carr PhD, MMedSc, BSc, RN The use of vascular visualization technology is recommended to increase insertion success of the most appropriate vessel while reducing …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Kelsey Taylor (Recorded June, 2019) Sickle cell disease is a family of blood disorders that affects the hemoglobin molecule in red blood cells, and impacts approximately 80 000 individuals in the United States. It’s the most common inherited blood disorder in t…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Marlene M. Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® – INS Director of Clinical Education Abstract: Whether developing micro-learning capsules, traditional classroom lesson plans, or annual competency reviews, nursing education is designed to share specific information in it…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Maureen Burger MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACHE Abstract: Infection prevention in infusion therapy is crucial for safeguarding patient safety. Application of Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) is essential for all infusion-related procedures. Listen as Maureen Burger and …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Barb Nickel, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CRNI® Abstract: Nurses must be competent to recognize signs and symptoms of vascular access device (VAD)-related complications at any juncture in the life of the device and be prepared to intervene during insertion, management, and …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Ashley Smith, RN, MSN, CRNI® Engaged employees are those who feel involved in the organization – those who are committed to their work, colleagues and workplace. When an employee feels isolated or out of the loop, it leads to disengagement. From a business stan…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: · Chris Hunt, MBA, INS Executive Vice President · Valerie Sanchez, INCC Certification Administrator INCC wants to help you obtain the RUs that you will need for recertification, as we know that maintaining your CRNI® credential is instrumental for your infusio…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Ellen Marrs RN, CRNI®, VA-BC Lori M Brown BSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC Join a conversation with CRNIs®, Ellen Marrs and Lori Brown from Northside Hospital, in Atlanta, GA. Ellen is the INS Innovation Award winner for 2020, having been nominated by Lori Brown. Listen …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Sean M Reed, PhD, APN, ACNS-BC, ACHPN Sarah Knudsvig, RN Judy Smith, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC Linda Grinnell Merrick, MS, NP-C Denise Harper, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI® Ann Plohal, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CRNI®, VA-BC Julie DeLisle, BSN, MSN, RN Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: · Elizabeth Morrell, DNP, RN, NEA-BC · Patti Ryan, MSN, RN · Marivic Guzman, BSN RN, VA-BC Abstract: In this podcast, vascular access team members discuss the challenges of practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Team members address changes in time managemen…

Guests: • Sara Keller, MD, MPH, MSHP – Moderator • Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® Abstract: We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention We’ve joined the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) for an episode of their Allies in Infection Prevention Podcast. This podcast series focuses on collaborative efforts, as w…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Adrienne Segundo, INCC Certification Manager • Valerie Sanchez, INCC Certification Administrator Abstract: Are you ready to be certified? Validating your experience by becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) is one of the most significant deci…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Judy Thompson, MSNED, RN, VA-BC – AVA Director of Clinical Education • Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® – INS Director of Clinical Education INS and AVA come together to address an issue of profound importance to the infusion and vascular access communiti…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: • Maureen Burger MSN, RN, CPHQ, FACHE • Candy Cross, MSN-Ed, RN The National Coalition for IV Push Safety is working to achieve adoption of best practice guidelines for IV push medications. Variation in practices, especially manipulation of sterile injectable …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Elizabeth Dow, MSN, CRNI®, IGCN, VA-BC • Randall E. Barnes, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, - President and CEO of IV Solutions Want to get excited about Infusion Nursing? Listen to this encouraging, dynamic conversation with Elizabeth (Beth) Dow and Randall Barnes, who enc…

Title: Take a Moment for Your Mental Health – Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Sattaria 'Tari' Dilks, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us in immeasurable ways. Clinicians are facing new stressors as never before. There is a prof…

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Michelle DeVries, BS, MPH, CIC, VA-BC Implementation of Antimicrobial PICCs – One Organization’s Story Michelle DeVries describes the impact of implementing antimicrobial PICCs in her health care organization. Infection Control During COVID-19 • CLABSI Reportin…

Title: Straight Talk on COVID-19: INS Leaders Discuss the Path Forward Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Christopher Hunt, INS Executive Vice President • Maria Connors, CAE, INS Director of Operations & Member Services • Meghan Trupiano, CMP, INS Meetings Manager • Abigail Zuehlke, BSN, CRNI® …

Title: 2021 Standards of Practice, Excellence in Infusion Education and the latest on Covid-19 Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Velda Biddix, MSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC INSide INS – Highlighting the new Standards of Practice, examining self-care for nurses and a taking deep dive into IV medication …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Susan H. Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI®, NEA-BC • Danielle IK Jenkins, BSN, RN Nurse Leaders at Night: Preparing Administrative Supervisors and Understanding the Role Today, Susan H. Weaver, PhD, RN, CRNI®, NEA-BC, shares important research conducted with administrati…

Title: Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease and Treatment Options Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guests: Sara Tullis Wester, MD - Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute • Mary Alexander, MA, RN, CRNI®, CAE, FAAN – Infusion Nurses Society Chief Executive Officer …

Host: Dawn Berndt, DNP, RN, CRNI® – INS Clinical Education & Publications Manager Guest: Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CRNI® - INS Director of Clinical Education INSide Scoop • INS Podcast has NEW NAME! INS Infusion Room. All previous episodes of Talking in Vein will remain available in the INS LEARNING CENTER. • Celebrate IV Nurse Day – January 25…