Nursing school does not teach how to insert IVs, and hospitals have IV teams, leaving nursing students without a way to learn this skill.

Nursing schools do not cover IV insertion in curriculum, and hospitals rely on specialized IV teams, so students have no structured way to learn this essential skill.

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

explicit

Added

May 6, 2026

Workarounds Described

learning on the job from colleagues
relying on IV teams instead of being taught in school

Implied Software Gaps

Structured mobile simulation app for IV insertion training that can be used independently by students

App Concept

IVMaster Pro

IVMaster Pro is a mobile simulation app that teaches nursing students and new nurses how to insert IVs through step-by-step tutorials, augmented reality practice, and virtual patient scenarios. It bridges the gap between class and clinical practice, ensuring competency before hitting the floor.

Key Features

AR-based IV insertion simulation with haptic feedback
Step-by-step video tutorials from experts
Virtual patient cases with varying difficulty
Progress tracking and skill certification

Target Users: Nursing students, new graduate nurses, and nursing schools seeking supplemental IV training

Revenue Model: $9.99/mo per student subscription; $499/semester per school site license

Existing Solutions Mentioned

IV teams

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