Ask the learning lab instructor for hands on practice with this equipment!
AVstick
(iv start practice)
The AVstick is a cutting-edge wearable device designed to bring realism to IV training. By simulating the look, feel, and response of real venipuncture, it helps nursing students practice IV insertion and removal with confidence. Unlike traditional static models, the AVstick allows a live standardized patient to “wear” the device, adding the human element of communication, positioning, and patient interaction to the skill. As healthcare education shifts toward high-fidelity simulation and experiential learning, tools like the AVstick prepare nurses to handle the technical and interpersonal aspects of IV therapy in clinical practice.
how to use
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Interactive case study
A Watchful Eye: Peripheral IV Placement
Support Ms. Lee with compassionate care during IV placement and teaching.
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Intro
Meet Your Patient
You’re caring for Ms. Lee, a 43-year-old admitted for dehydration secondary to gastroenteritis. The provider orders IV fluids and antiemetics.
Ms. Lee says: "I hate needles. Are you sure I need an IV?"
As her nurse, you need to assess, educate, and perform the procedure while ensuring patient comfort.