Learning practical nursing skills in simulation centers – A narrative review

Influence of simulation and clinical settings on peripheral vein cannulation skill learning in nursing education: A qualitative study

“…Once the less challenging parts of the task are learned, they can be integrated into more challenging parts ( Bruner, 2006 ). However, an accepted simulation-based pedagogy for practicing peripheral vein cannulation has not been thoroughly explored in nursing education ( Arslan, 2021 ; Hilleren et al., 2022 ). Our findings suggested the use of sequencing in the simulation setting; practicing on a latex arm is necessary before practicing on a peer's arm.…”

“…Many registered nurses fail in their attempted vein cannulations ( Choden et al., 2019 ; Cooke et al., 2018 ; Piper et al., 2018 ). Nurse educators should assess and audit educational strategies employed to enhance student nurses’ peripheral vein cannulation skill learning ( Garcia-Expòsito et al., 2021 ), which remains insufficiently explored in nursing education ( Hilleren et al., 2022 ).…”

“…Often student nurses learn practical skills, including peripheral vein cannulation, in two settings – simulation and clinical ( Hayden et al., 2014 ; Hilleren et al., 2022 ; Rajaguru and Park, 2021 ). Simulation is a promising approach that allows learning in a structured, low-stress context without adverse consequences for actual patients ( Bridge et al., 2022 ; Hayden et al., 2014 ; Rajaguru and Park, 2021 ; Valizadeh et al., 2021 ).…”

“…When learning peripheral vein cannulation, students often encounter partial-task trainers with visible veins ( Reinhardt et al., 2012 ) and peers with veins that are uninfluenced by diseases ( Lund et al., 2012 ). The role of simulation-based peripheral vein cannulation skill learning in nursing education remains unclear because the influence of this training modality on students’ learning outcomes is not yet fully understood ( Arslan, 2021 ; Hilleren et al., 2022 ; Wang et al., 2022 ).…”

Evaluating Nursing Students' Venipuncture and Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation Knowledge, Attitude, and Performance

“…While it was not possible to carry out this research in the clinical environment, the simulated environment was deemed appropriate. When performing skills on manikins, students can focus solely on the skill and repeat the practice, helping to develop dexterity and knowledge without disruption or harming patients 7. It is also a safe setting, since students will not meet unwell patients in the simulated environment 8.…”