“…Peripheral vein cannulation is a complex practical skill ( Gregersen et al., 2021 ; Liou et al., 2020 ; Massey et al., 2020 ), involving psychomotor aspects, ethical considerations, theoretical and practical knowledge, and communication and relational aspects ( Bjørk and Kirkevold, 2000 ). It is a vital practical nursing skill ( Alexandrou et al., 2018 ; Hunter et al., 2018 ; Morgaonkar et al., 2017 ) and is a common invasive medical skill performed by both registered nurses ( Etafa et al., 2020 ; Parker et al., 2017 ; Massey et al., 2020 ; Wong et al., 2018 ) and medical doctors ( Breindahl et al., 2023 ). Vein cannulation provides access to the patient's circulatory system via a plastic-sheathed cannula for essential medical treatment, such as administration of drugs, blood, and intravenous fluids and withdrawal of blood samples ( Larsen et al., 2022 ; Wong, 2018 ).…”