Community Innovation Excellence Award Recipient – Matthew Ostroff, MSN, APN, VA-BC
INS is proud to recognize one of our members, Matthew (Matt) Ostroff, MSN, APN, VA-BC, who was a recent recipient of the Community Innovation Excellence Award at the 10th annual Dr Martin Luther King, Jr, Service Awards in Paterson, New Jersey. Matt was presented the award on January 17, 2025, by St. Joseph’s Health, in […]
Happy New Year!
It is probably a safe bet that most of us hear these 3 words and can’t believe that yet another year has passed. It is also probably a safe bet that most of us will spend time either looking back at what we did or did not accomplish or looking forward to improving on past […]
Overcoming Financial Barriers to Continuing Education: The Sue Smiles Initiative
Reflect on your nursing journey. Can you remember the first time you attempted to insert a peripheral inserted venous catheter (PIVC)? When asking this question, some may explain it as a positive experience that led to a successful insertion. Others may have a different experience that did not end in success. Vascular access is a […]
Doing What Others Won’t: The Power of Infusion Nurses in Shaping the Future of Patient Care
As I nurse, I find myself always assessing my environment and looking for opportunities to grow and support the nurses I lead. When attending a recent volleyball game for my daughter, I witnessed this quote in the hallway while en route to the courts:“Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish […]
INS Attends the 2024 ANCC National Magnet Conference® and Pathway to Excellence Conference®
INS Mission“INS sets the standard for excellence in infusion nursing by: Figure 1: Derek demonstrating Ask IVY™ and explaining its benefits of use with the INS Standards of Practice. The INS mission is the grounding force for all those who are involved within the organization, and this does not exclude the work being completed at […]
INS Seal of Approval Program
Often in business, when attempting to develop a solution to a problem, we are faced with a theory versus reality situation. Theory is often defined as how things should be, whilereality is viewed as how things really are. In most cases, the theory is viewed positively while the reality is viewed negatively. What would you […]
CRNI® Examination Now Open for March 2025 Administration
Nursing professionals seeking to advance their careers in infusion therapy have exciting news: the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI®) examination registration is now open for the March 2025 exam administration. This certification is a vital step for RNs specializing in infusion therapy, validating their expertise and commitment to high-quality patient care. Here’s everything you need […]
Serving Those Who Have Served: Caring for Military Veterans
By: Shannon Davila, MSN, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, CIC, FAPICExecutive Director of Total Systems Safety, ECRIVeteran of the United States Air Force Jackie is a 39-year-old woman who has recently moved to a new town. She contacts the local health care system and makes an appointment to see a health care provider. On the day of […]
Non-Antineoplastic Vesicants: 2 September Events Focused on This Critical Topic
The September/October 2024 edition of the Journal of Infusion Nursing shared the long-awaited updated list of non-antineoplastic vesicants and a companion literature review regarding the midline catheter.1 In addition, Barb Nickel presented a webinar on extravasation treatment on 9/18/24.2 The webinar was recorded and is now available in the INS Learning Center. These resources support […]
Maximize Your Impact: Provide an Educational Program at INS 2025
At INS 2025, sponsoring an educational program offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a highly focused audience. INS provides sponsors with a platform to present impactful content that resonates with attendees. Previous sponsors have consistently found these presentations to be among the most effective ways to capture attention and foster meaningful connections. With […]