Assessor
PGY2+, Nurse, CNE, CIN, NP
Due
Week 7
Requirement
Mandatory
Details
Successful supervised attempt
What Assessors Look For
•Correct equipment selection and setup
•Appropriate vein selection
•Aseptic technique
•Smooth cannula insertion
•Proper securing and documentation
Key Points to Demonstrate
1Equipment: cannula (20G green for most adults), tourniquet, chlorhexidine, dressing, flush
2Vein selection: non-dominant arm, avoid joints, start distal
3Technique: anchor skin, 30° angle, flashback, advance cannula, release tourniquet
4Secure with transparent dressing, flush with saline
5Document: date, time, site, size, your name
Tips for Success
- 💡Watch experienced nurses - they have excellent technique
- 💡Choose good veins early in your rotation before patients get "used up"
- 💡If you fail, try once more max, then ask for help