Clinical during a pandemic alternatives

[kalikid]

I have recently learned that we will not be able to start IVs or give IV meds during clinical. Do you guys think it would be beneficial to me if I buy one of those IV arms? I really want to practice all the skills I can before Im out in the field :/ Any other tips for practicing skills at home?

[miizetheral, BSN, RN]

I've never bought an IV arm, the ones we used in lab were so beat up it didn't come close to replicating real IV insertions. I know people who practiced on their friends/loved ones. We did have to buy the lab kits which had IV and butterfly sets, and syringes - they only helped a little. It does suck you don't get to practice in clinical. Knowing you're itching to practice is a good sign to me, though!