Title

Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Competence and Confidence in Medical/Surgical Nurses

Author(s)

Lisa Jacobs, Bowling Green State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Objective: Implement an evidence-based practice project to improve peripheral IV confidence and competence, as well as first attempt success. Methods: Utilizing a blended online learning module and live simulation to increases peripheral IV insertion confidence and competence.^1,2 Internal application of a blended curriculum model improved nurses first attempt IV insertion success. A validated confidence assessment was completed by participants (n=38) pre intervention, immediately post intervention and 30 days post intervention. Results: A Mann-Whitney U test determined that nurses’ confidence was significantly higher immediately following the intervention compared to pre intervention (p=0.003) and the increase was sustained 30 days after the intervention (pp=0.00004).

Repository Citation

Jacobs, Lisa, "Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Competence and Confidence in Medical/Surgical Nurses" (2022). School of Nursing Faculty Publications. 4.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/nursing_pub/4

Publication Date

11-2022

Publication Title

Journal of Infusion Nursing

Publisher

Infusion Nurses Society

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1097/NAN.0000000000000487

Volume

45

Issue

6

Start Page No.

306

End Page No.

319