INS Guidance to Address IV Solution Shortages as a Result of Hurricane Helene

Due to extensive damage sustained by Baxter’s North Cove, NC, facility from Hurricane Helene, INS has issued the following guidance, based on the 2024 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice. INS is dedicated to assisting health care providers in managing product shortages while maintaining high standards of care.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the March 2025 CRNI® exam! This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and join the ranks of the most accomplished professionals in the infusion nursing specialty.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the INS 2025 Annual Meeting, from April 26-29 at the Paris hotel in Las Vegas.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain insights from cutting-edge research, and contribute to the advancement of infusion therapy.

The Special Issue of the Journal of Infusion Nursing Out Now!

The September/October ’24 issue of the Journal of Infusion Nursing will include 2 important articles, the products of the INS Vesicant Task Force (VTF). The VTF, comprised of clinical experts from many different specialties, initiated its collaborative work in 2021.

New Webinar November 12

During the webinar, we will discuss unmet medical needs in the management of candidemia and invasive candidiasis, provide an overview of a next-generation echinocandin, and review potential treatment scenarios and patient management considerations.

Important Note: This is a live event only. No archived recording will be available, and there are NO continuing education credits for this webinar.

Why Join

Infusion Nurses Society

By becoming an Infusion Nurses Society member, you will gain a lifelong career partner with a community of over 5,000 members across the globe. Membership is open to nurses and health care professionals from all practice settings who are involved in or interested in the specialty practice of infusion therapy. Through conferences, online learning, scientific publications, educational solutions, and more, INS provides the resources you need to navigate the rapid technological advances and dramatic shifts in health care delivery.

Certification

As a member, you will receive discounts on your certification or recertification application. Our CRNI accreditation offers the only specialty certification for infusions nurses accredited by both the NCCA and ASBNC.

Conferences

As a member you can attend our annual INS Meeting and Exhibition at a reduced cost.

Publications

As a member you can receive free access to INS Exclusive Publications.

Learning Center

As a member you can access free or significantly discounted programing to help you earn your contact hours or CRNI Recertification Units.

INS Store

As a member, you will receive a discount on all INS exclusive resources such as our Standards of Practice and Policy and Procedures, plus so much more.

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Resources Available Now

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Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy Program

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Fundamentals of Infusion Therapy (FIT) Program is an online, interactive platform that offers an enhanced learning experience through audio, video and 3D graphic presentations. The program features 8 learning modules that take the participant, step by step, through the essential elements of Infusion therapy. Developed in alignment with INS’ Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, FIT is a valuable tool for students and practitioners at all levels of the Infusion Nursing specialty.

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Clinical Competency Validation Program (CCVP) for Infusion Therapy

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The Clinical Competency Validation Program (CCVP) for Infusion Therapy, 6th edition, is the ideal tool for clinicians seeking to validate their infusion skills in both acute and alternative care settings. It was developed to achieve consistency in technical skill development, validate competencies for catheter insertion and removal, and standardize care and maintenance protocols for selected vascular and nonvascular devices and infusion-related practices. 

Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice

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INS most recognized publication, the Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice provides the framework to define and develop organizational infusion-based policies and procedures for all practice settings.

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Policies and Procedures for Infusion Therapy

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INS revised Policies and Procedures family of 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 Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice, 9th edition, each P&P will offer comprehensive guidance to enhance your knowledge, understanding and practice of infusion therapy.

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The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is an international nonprofit organization representing infusion nurses and other clinicians  who are engaged in the specialty practice of infusion therapy.

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