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 technology and telehealth. They discuss how these innovations enhance patient care, promote independence, and improve quality of life for patients receiving infusion therapy. Autumn shares her experiences and insights on the future of infusion care, emphasizing the importance of the human element in conjunction with technological advancements.

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 emphasizes the need for nurses to be confident in using these devices to improve patient outcomes and shares insights on pain management during procedures.

Resources

Proehl, J. A., & Campos, C. (2025). The role of the nurse in the use of intraosseous vascular access devices [Joint position statement]. Emergency Nurses Association. https://enau.ena.org/URL/The-Role-of-the-Registered-Nurse-in-the-Use-of Intraosseous-Vascular-Access-Devices-ENA-INS-Joint-Position-Statement

https://www.learningcenter.ins1.org/position-papers

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 current role in clinical support, emphasizing the necessity of evolving care methods to improve patient outcomes. The conversation covers how to evaluate the need for change, overcome resistance, celebrate small successes, and the critical role of leadership in facilitating change. Taryn also discusses the implementation of new guidance into practice and the positive outcomes that can arise from effective change management.