title: The nurse with a central line--when the patient is you.
abstract: The nurse who lives with a central line has a unique perspective. She is able to relate to both nurses and patients in a very special way. This article discusses the concerns and experiences of a nurse who has lived with a central line for over five years. The goal of the article is to assist nurses as they care for patients with central lines.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Messina
mesh_terms: D001828:Body Image; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology