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Rita Lakhani
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Abstract: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion and management are fundamental nursing responsibilities that require psychomotor skill, clinical judgment, communication, and timely recognition of complications. Although simulation is increasingly used in nursing education, competency development may be strengthened when different learning modalities are deliberately combined rather than used in isolation. This article proposes a brief, multimodal simulation bundle for PIVC competency that integrates task-trainer practice, scenario-based learning, optional peer role-play, virtual or branching clinical cases, structured feedback, and competency verification. The proposed model is informed by existing evidence supporting simulation and blended learning in PIVC and nursing education; however, the complete bundle has not been evaluated as a single intervention. The approach is designed to be resource-conscious and adaptable to orientation, continuing education, and competency programs. It offers infusion nurse educators a practical framework for connecting technical skills with clinical reasoning and patient-centered communication while maintaining alignment with current infusion therapy standards. Keywords:
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Col. Binu Sharma
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Abstract: It is with immense pride, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility that I welcome you to the inaugural issue of the Journal of Infusion Nurses Society of India (JINS), the official journal of the Infusion Nurses Society (India). Every meaningful journey begins with a vision.
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Usha Banerjee
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Abstract: The Infusion nurses society (INS) India has played a pivotal role in advancing infusion therapy through education, professional development, evidence-based practice, and advocacy for patient safety. Its commitment to strengthening competencies and promoting clinical excellence has significantly contributed to the evolution of infusion nursing as a specialized discipline with a profound impact on healthcare outcomes.
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Dr. Jaideep Herbert
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Abstract: Healthcare is not transformed by technology alone—it is transformed by people who continuously question existing practices, seek better solutions, and remain committed to improving patient care. Every advancement begins with curiosity, every best practice is strengthened by evidence, and every meaningful breakthrough begins with someone asking, "Can we do this better?
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Priyanka Yadav
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Introduction: Safe infusion therapy requires nurses to integrate theoretical knowledge with accurate procedural performance, clinical judgment, infection-prevention practices, medication safety, and recognition and management of complications. Digital learning can provide scalable theoretical preparation, while simulation provides opportunities for demonstration, deliberate practice, feedback, correction, and repeated performance. Current WHO guidance on peripheral and central intravascular catheters emphasizes appropriate insertion, maintenance, access, aseptic technique, hand hygiene, education and training, and multimodal implementation strategies. Present study to evaluate the effectiveness of blended digital and simulation-based training in improving infusion-practice competency among nurses compared with conventional training. Materials and Methods: A comparative interventional study was conducted among 300 nurses working in hospitals in the Delhi-NCR region. Participants were divided into an experimental group (n=150) and a control group (n=150). The experimental intervention comprised approximately 30 hours of theoretical learning through the Vidyanta App followed by three days of hands-on simulation-based training. Infusion-practice competency was assessed before and after training using a structured 12-domain assessment with a maximum score of 110. Results: The study reported mean competency scores of 62.4 +/- 8.7 to 86.8 +/- 6.1 in the experimental group and 61.9 +/- 9.1 to 70.3 +/- 8.4 in the control group. Competency achievement was reported to increase from 32.0% to 91.3% in the experimental group and from 30.7% to 62.7% in the control group. Conclusion: Nurses receiving blended digital and simulation-based training demonstrated greater improvement in assessed infusion-practice competency than those receiving conventional training. The findings are limited to assessed competency and do not establish long-term retention, bedside performance, or patient outcomes.
DOI: 10.5555/jins.2026.0126
REVIEW ARTICLEOpen access
Jaideep Herbert
Nursing Education · 2026 · Vol. 1, Issue 1
Abstract: Infusion therapy is a high-volume, complex clinical intervention prone to errors across patient identification, medication delivery, vascular access, and device operation. Translating evidence- based standards into consistent clinical behavior requires competencies beyond procedural skills. Simulation-based education addresses this gap by offering a risk-free environment for nurses to practice psychomotor technical skills, clinical judgment, infection control, and non-technical safety behaviors. Integrating realistic clinical scenarios—such as infiltration, extravasation, and pump programming errors—with deliberate practice, structured debriefing, and objective competency validation converts theoretical knowledge into observable safety performance. Evidence indicates that simulation enhances medication safety, error recognition,communication, and situational awareness. When linked with standard operating procedures, clinical audits, and continuous quality governance, simulation transitions infusion training from routine procedural execution to a robust patient-safety system. Bridging theoretical learning and clinical practice through simulation ensures nurses effectively anticipate, detect, and mitigate infusion-related risks before patient harm occurs. Keywords:
