Deliberate Repetitive Practice and Nursing Student Confidence in PIVC Insertion

NCT07850024 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: UWEC-IRB-25465
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 8
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examined whether a structured deliberate repetitive practice (DRP) simulation scenario was associated with changes in prelicensure nursing students' self-reported confidence and preparedness for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion. PIVC insertion is a foundational nursing skill, yet first-attempt failure rates are high and student confidence is often low. The DRP intervention consisted of standardized instruction, supervised repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized feedback from a nurse educator. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured students' confidence and preparedness using a researcher-developed three-item questionnaire. The study used a descriptive pre-post design at a single Midwestern university with prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing students.

Conditions

Clinical Competence; Nursing Education; Self-Efficacy

Keywords

deliberate practice; peripheral intravenous catheter; simulation; nursing students; confidence; PIVC insertion

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Self-reported confidence in PIVC insertion

  Student self-reported confidence in safely placing a peripheral intravenous catheter, measured on a 3-point Likert-type scale (very confident, somewhat confident, not so confident) using a researcher-developed survey.

  Immediately before and immediately after the DRP simulation scenario

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Self-reported preparedness for PIVC insertion

  Immediately before and immediately after the DRP simulation scenario

Study Arms (1)

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EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a structured deliberate repetitive practice simulation scenario for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.

Behavioral: Deliberate Repetitive Practice Simulation Scenario

Interventions

Deliberate Repetitive Practice Simulation Scenario BEHAVIORAL

A structured simulation intervention consisting of standardized verbal instruction on PIVC insertion technique, supervised hands-on repetitive practice on a patient simulator, and individualized formative feedback from a qualified nurse educator after each attempt. Participants practiced until technique was consistent.

Arms and Interventions Error Found (1) At least one Intervention must be specified for an Inte

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Current enrollment in the prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Junior or Senior level at the study institution
• Willingness to participate voluntarily

You may not qualify if:

• Students not enrolled at the Junior or Senior level in the BSN program

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: lead

Study Sites (1)

University of Wisconsin Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 54702, United States

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: All participants received the same deliberate repetitive practice simulation intervention. No comparison group was used.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 24, 2026
• First Posted: September 30, 2026
• Study Start: October 20, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 19, 2024
• Study Completion: October 19, 2024
• Last Updated: September 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)