ISON Vascular Access Student Club

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We are a non-profit-student-run club whose mission is to provide vascular access skills development to McGill nursing students through workshops and clinical setting opportunities

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04/22/2026

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🤓Still thinking about applying to VASC?🤔Take a closer look by swiping through to learn more about our executive position...
03/31/2026

🤓Still thinking about applying to VASC?🤔

Take a closer look by swiping through to learn more about our executive positions and what you can gain from each role.

Each position offers unique opportunities to build skills in clinical education, leadership, research, and collaboration.

Find the role that fits you and take the next step.

Open to all ISON students — no experience required

Applications close tomorrow at 8pm
Apply now — link in bio or scan the QR code

‼️VASC is recruiting its 2026–2027 executive team‼️Gain hands-on clinical experience, develop leadership skills, and get...
03/22/2026

‼️VASC is recruiting its 2026–2027 executive team‼️

Gain hands-on clinical experience, develop leadership skills, and get involved in research and student-led initiatives.

Open to all ISON students — no experience required.

Applications close April 1
Apply now — link in bio or scan the qr code 🥸

🚨 Ever seen an IO drill used in real life?Join our Intra-Osseous (IO) Vascular Access Workshop with a clinical educator...
03/12/2026

🚨 Ever seen an IO drill used in real life?

Join our Intra-Osseous (IO) Vascular Access Workshop with a clinical educator and learn a life-saving emergency skill used when IV access fails by identifying insertion sites, learning when IO access is used and practicing on simulation equipment.

📅 March 23 | 11:45–14:30
📍 Room 1916

⚠️ scan the QR code or go to our link in our BIO to secure your place!
✨ Don’t miss our final VASC event of the semester!

Want to feel more confident using the materials you’ll encounter in the hospital? This hands-on workshop introduces nurs...
03/08/2026

Want to feel more confident using the materials you’ll encounter in the hospital? This hands-on workshop introduces nursing students to skin prep, adhesive management, and vascular access care, while exploring how to prevent MARSI and reduce the risk of CLABSI. Gain practical knowledge that will help you approach clinical care with greater confidence.

Save the dates on our upcoming VASC events!! 🤭
02/10/2026

Save the dates on our upcoming VASC events!! 🤭

You know how to insert a line; now learn how to secure it like in real clinical practice.This hands-on session with and...
02/01/2026

You know how to insert a line; now learn how to secure it like in real clinical practice.

This hands-on session with and focuses on the part students rarely get to practice: catheter and PIV securement, tissue adhesives, and implantable venous access devices (IVADs). You will move from focused theory to immediate practice, learning techniques used in real care settings to keep lines safe, stable, and complication-free.

Designed for U2, U3, BNI, and graduate students who want to go beyond the basics. Sign up with the QR code or the following link: https://forms.gle/vsAFTjjqfE2xULBP9

VASC Open Lab @ McGill — Hands-on practice that levels you up!Strengthen core vascular-access competencies through struc...
01/24/2026

VASC Open Lab @ McGill — Hands-on practice that levels you up!
Strengthen core vascular-access competencies through structured, hands-on practice for vascular skills!
📍 Sherbrooke 680 ISoN Building Room 2010 (Skills Lab)
📅 January 28th, 18:00-19:30.
Register via the QR code on the poster or by clicking the link in our bio.
We welcome students from all levels who seek deliberate practice in a supervised environment!

Want to build confidence in preventing insertion‑site contamination and protecting your patients’ skin integrity? Curiou...
01/09/2026

Want to build confidence in preventing insertion‑site contamination and protecting your patients’ skin integrity? Curious about improving your central line dressing skills?

McGill VASC, in collaboration with Covalon, is hosting a hands-on session where you’ll explore different dressing securement methods using CovaClear and ValGuard and learn how to maintain skin integrity in critical care and vulnerable populations.
You’ll also be among the first nurses in Quebec to try Covalon’s newest products before they roll out across the province.

Join us next Thursday, January 15th, at 3:00 pm in a secret ISoN room (the room details will be provided once your spot is confirmed). Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

Spots are limited! Register now using the QR code or the following link: https://forms.gle/8HZrhopEwLb1fWdY8

12/20/2025

🩸 Types of Blood Transfusion – Explained

Blood transfusions are given to replace specific blood components based on a patient’s condition. Modern medicine prefers component therapy to treat the exact deficiency and reduce risks.

🔴 Whole Blood – used in massive blood loss
🔴 Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) – for anemia and low hemoglobin
🟡 Platelet Transfusion – for low platelet count and bleeding risk
🟡 Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) – corrects clotting factor deficiencies
🔴 Cryoprecipitate – treats low fibrinogen and hemophilia
⚪ Granulocyte Transfusion – rare; for severe infections
🔁 Exchange Transfusion – mainly in newborns with severe jaundice

💡 Right component, right patient, right time saves lives.

12/20/2025

This infographic clearly compares Midline catheters, Central Venous Catheters (CVC), and PICC lines, helping healthcare professionals and students choose the right vascular access device based on treatment needs and duration.

🔵 Midline Catheter
A long peripheral IV catheter inserted in the upper arm. The tip does not reach central circulation, making it suitable for short- to mid-term therapy such as IV antibiotics, fluids, and pain medications. It carries a lower infection risk but is not used for TPN, vesicants, or high-osmolar solutions.

🔴 Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
Inserted directly into a central vein (internal jugular, subclavian, or femoral), with the tip in the superior vena cava or right atrium. Ideal for critical care, including vasopressors, TPN, chemotherapy, rapid fluid resuscitation, and hemodynamic monitoring. It provides reliable access but has the highest risk of infection and complications.

🟣 PICC Line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)
A central line placed through a peripheral vein, usually in the upper arm, with the tip positioned in the SVC. Best for long-term IV therapy, such as prolonged antibiotics, chemotherapy, TPN, and frequent blood sampling. It offers lower infection risk than traditional CVCs and is suitable for extended use.

📊 Key Takeaway:

Midline: Peripheral, short-term, non-central

CVC: Direct central access, critical care

PICC: Peripheral entry with central tip, long-term therapy

🧠 Memory Tip:
Midline = Middle length (not central)
PICC = Peripheral entry, Central tip
Central line = Direct central access

Here’s the recap of our Dressings Workshop from last week!✨ Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and a special shoutout...
12/08/2025

Here’s the recap of our Dressings Workshop from last week!✨

Huge thanks to everyone who showed up and a special shoutout to for making it possible! 💛

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