<p>In this conversation, Kristi Reguin-Hartman, president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and Hayley Sweetser, co-host of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) podcast, explore the challenges new nurses face in IV management. They discuss the critical role of hands-on practice, the value of interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing specialties, and the importance of strong patient education and communication, particularly between emergency departments and medical-surgical units.</p> <p>The conversation also addresses ongoing staffing challenges and underscores the need to build and maintain IV therapy competencies. Additionally, Ms Sweetser and Dr Reguin-Hartman highlight opportunities for future collaboration between organizations to strengthen nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.</p>