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Season 1 Episode 22: December 16, 2025 - ECG for PICC Tip Confirmation: Louisiana’s Practice Shift You Need to Hear About
In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek speaks with Carla Dillard about her extensive experience in nursing and the recent changes in the scope of practice for nurses in Louisiana. They discuss the introduction of electrocardiogram (ECG) technology for confirming catheter placements, the challenges faced in advocating for this change, and the successful presentation to the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Ms Dillard emphasizes the importance of data-driven advocacy and collaboration among nurses to improve patient care and outcomes.
Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC
Senior Clinical Advisor
Dynamic Access
Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC, is the Senior Clinical Advisor for Dynamic Access and Dynamic Infusion, a specialty she has embraced since 2005. Dynamic Access is committed to delivering vital vascular access services across various settings, including acute care facilities, long-term care centers, and nursing homes, serving organizations in 24 states across the United States. Over the course of her career, she has been fortunate to assume various leadership positions, enabling her to make significant contributions to her organization's clinical, operational, and educational initiatives.
Before joining Dynamic, Ms Dillard worked as a registered nurse in acute care emergency and intensive care units. She established an educational company in 2013 to address deficiencies in clinical bedside care. She remains dedicated to bridging these gaps motivated by her passion for education.
Ms Dillard started her educational journey in 1986 as a medical assistant. She then went on to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Collin College of Nursing, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing.
Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC
Guest: Carla Dillard, MSN, RN, VA-BC
In this episode of the INS Infusion Room, host Derek speaks with Carla Dillard about her extensive experience in nursing and the recent changes in the scope of practice for nurses in Louisiana. They discuss the introduction of electrocardiogram (ECG) technology for confirming catheter placements, the challenges faced in advocating for this change, and the successful presentation to the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Ms Dillard emphasizes the importance of data-driven advocacy and collaboration among nurses to improve patient care and outcomes.
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