This article discusses the complexity of vascular access care and the need to improve the competencies of nurses in this area through implementation science. Although vascular access care is crucial, its quality is often unsatisfactory due to the diversity of procedures, technologies, and the need to adapt to each patient. Despite numerous improvement interventions, high complication rates and suboptimal use of these vascular devices persist.
Implementation science can be a crucial strategy to overcome these identified challenges, recognizing the behaviors of healthcare professionals, especially nurses, and their relevance to ensure quality care within the local and organizational context. In this sense, it is challenging to integrate implementation science into the nursing practice of vascular care, such as resistance to change and resource constraints, but it also offers opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. We suggest reevaluating specialized nursing roles to focus on implementation of interventions and optimizing care decisions related to vascular access. This integration could drive the development of new skills and competencies for specialist nurses, as well as a more prominent role in implementation project research.