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.