[A systems approach to teaching intravenous therapy]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Skills Training
• Intravenous Therapy

Context:

• College-level nursing programs require mastery of complex clinical techniques.
• Intravenous (I.V.) therapy presents significant learning challenges for nursing students due to its complexity.
• Effective pedagogical strategies are crucial for developing proficiency in essential nursing skills.

Purpose:

• To present a novel, systems-based teaching strategy for intravenous (I.V.) therapy.
• To outline a method that integrates scientific principles with practical learning experiences.
• To improve the theoretical understanding and skill acquisition of nursing students in I.V. therapy.

Summary:

• The proposed strategy employs a systems-based approach, linking concepts through diagrams during the initial theoretical phase.
• It incorporates experimental learning, simulation, and role-playing to facilitate deeper understanding.
• Learning progresses through motivation, acquisition, and performance phases, tailored to individual learning processes.

Impact:

• Successfully tested with nursing students during the theoretical component of their studies.
• Aims to enhance the educational effectiveness of intravenous (I.V.) therapy training.
• Provides a framework for developing complex psychomotor skills in nursing education.