Teaching venipuncture in an outpatient surgery unit

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Venipuncture is a fundamental nursing skill.
• Integrating practical skills into curricula is essential for competency.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate a new venipuncture training module.
• To assess student learning outcomes in an associate degree nursing program.

Main Methods:

• 71 graduating nursing students participated.
• An 8-hour venipuncture practice laboratory was implemented.
• A personalized instructional method with one-on-one guidance was used.

Main Results:

• Students rotated through a practical laboratory setting.
• The teaching approach involved theory, demonstration, and supervised practice.
• The personalized instruction led to a positive learning experience.

Conclusions:

• The venipuncture module effectively enhanced student learning.
• Personalized, practical training is beneficial for developing clinical skills.
• This method positively impacted the acquisition of intravenous insertion skills.