Season 1 Episode 20: November 4, 2025 - Advancing Vascular Access: A South African Nurse Practitioner’s Journey Toward Better Patient Care
From INS Infusion Room by Infusion Nurses Society
November 4, 2025
About this episode
Louise Esterhuizen shares her journey as a nurse practitioner in South Africa, focusing on improving patient care through better vascular access practices.
In this episode, Louise Esterhuizen discusses her journey as a nurse practitioner in South Africa, focusing on vascular access and infusion therapy. She shares her passion for improving patient outcomes through better practices and the challenges she faces in advocating for expanded nursing roles. The conversation highlights the importance of standardization, collaboration among health care professionals, and the need for structured education to enhance patient care. Louise emphasizes the significance of finding support within the nursing community and the impact of international best practices on local health care.
People in this episode
Guest: Louise Esterhuizen
Topics covered
- vascular access
- infusion therapy
- patient care
- nursing roles
- health care collaboration
Keywords
- standardization
- education
- nursing community
- international best practices
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Advancing Vascular Access: A South African Nurse Practitioner’s Journey
Places: South Africa
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