PICC LINE 101
Insertion success rate by PICC trained nursing personnel averages 99% compared to interventional radiology placed catheters.
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Proven Success: 99%
insertion rate. PICC Trained Nursing personnel
Traditionally, the role of nurses in peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line placement has been extremely limited. It has been a long-standing practice for PICC insertion to only be performed by board-certified radiologists and assistants who have been trained in vascular interventional procedures. Here at MACRUSS VA, our PICC Line 101 Course is available to train Registered Nurses PICC Line insertion skills.
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Our PICC program is the most comprehensive training program of its kind. This evidence-based program is taught by currently practicing PICC nurses, and offers the opportunity for hands-on PICC precepting.
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Despite growing evidence that "nurses can add efficiency to an overwhelmed interventional radiology department, provide competent PICC line placement, reduce costs and procedure delays for the patient,"* nurses usually have not been fully exposed to training that would enable them to properly perform this oftentimes essential procedure.
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Enroll in our training courses so that we can improve your intravenous insertion skills. Our PICC Line course not only teaches you how to properly insert a PICC line, but also care and management of the line.
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This class comprehensively reviews all of the aspects of practice related to PICC insertion. Content of the course includes patient selection and indications for PICC placement; anatomy and physiology; PICC insertion techniques; Site care and maintenance; and PICC insertion related complications. A variety of testing techniques will be given throughout the course to assess learning. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to learners who successfully completes this program. Continuing education credits are only approved for Registered Nurse's through the Hospital Education and Training Continuing Education Office.
Who May Attend PICC LINE 101?
This course is free of charge to employees of MACRUSS VA Hospital. RN's, ARNP's, Radiology Techs, Assistants, Physicians, and Physician Assistants may enroll in this course. Please note: The practice of PICC insertion during clinical rotations must be performed according to an individual's State scope of practice for their discipline and/or level of licensure. It is the responsibility of each participant to maintain his or her level of proficiency on an annual basis.
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Interested students must have a minimum of 1-year venous access experience.
In The News
Bedside PICC Program enhances patient safety
PICC lines are a type of intravenous access meant for long-term use. Each PICC line is a long, thin tube that is inserted by interventional radiology specialists through a vein in the upper arm. The tip of the tube is advanced through the vein until it ends in a large blood vessel near the heart. The lines are typically inserted using ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
July 12, 2017
Sleeve that keeps PICC lines in place helps deter infection
After seeing several friends and family members go through chemotherapy – complete with tube socks on their arms – University of Virginia alumnus Chaitenya Razdan thought there had to be a better way.An antimicrobial PICC line cover – a soft, breathable sleeve that keeps the PICC line in place – helps deter infection and includes a patented mesh window where patients, nurses and doctors can easily check on the site.
October 21, 2015
This PICC Line Course was exactly what I needed to be successful. It also improved my IV insertion skills and chest x-ray interpretation.
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— Tammy, RN from ICU
MACRUSS VA Hospital shows that they are interested in professional development for their nurses. I can't say enough positive things about this course. The instructors are great and the hands-on experience is phenomenal. This course really gets you involved.
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— Cynthia, RN from 3N
Janique is an awesome instructor. I really like her coaching style and patience. All of the mentors were great. I would recommend this course.
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— Martha, RN from Telemetry
The simulation lab is a great environment to fine tune your insertion skills. Dana is wonderful and challenges your thinking. The scenarios used for line complications helps you think about ways to prevent complications.
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— Sara, RN from 5E