Phlebotomy Self Evaluation Checklist: Are You Ready?

May 16, 2011

Even after you’ve received your phlebotomy training and you’ve spent time in the lab with hands-on training, you may still wonder whether you are truly ready to strike out on your own and enter into the workforce. Don’t worry, everyone feels that way. It will most likely take a few months on your new job [...]

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Sticky Situations in Phlebotomy

May 11, 2011

In phlebotomy, you may be faced with some difficult situations and have to deal with certain issues that you don’t know how to handle. Through the course of this article, we are going to discuss some of the more frequent situations that may affect your life as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy Situation 1: You think you [...]

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Advancements in Opportunities for Phlebotomists

May 5, 2011

A phlebotomist, like any other career, is being reexamined, and with that reexamination of the field as a whole, new and exciting opportunities for trained phlebotomists are cropping up.  We’re going to take a look at some of those changes and advancements, along with how careers phlebotomy have been affected. Adapting to the Ever Changing [...]

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All About Traveling Phlebotomists

April 29, 2011

A phlebotomist is medical professional that draws blood from patients for the purpose of having that blood tested for a variety of medical intentions. Many phlebotomists may find that some of their patients are not able to visit the doctor or the hospital because they are too sick. When this occurs, traveling phlebotomists may need [...]

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Phlebotomy Training News: School Accused of Swindling Phlebotomy Students?

April 22, 2011

The title of this week’s post is unfortunate indeed, although it is absolutely true. It is actually a title taken from a newspaper article that can be found online. What’s the story? Although not recent (the story took place in 2010), the circumstances could still repeat themselves at any time. A brand new school, recently [...]

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The Phlebotomist and the Blood Mobile…Yes, You’ll Have to Think on Your Toes

April 13, 2011

As a phlebotomist, your work environment may change. During blood drives, you may find yourself working a shift on a blood mobile, where you will most definitely have to think on your toes. The faster pace of the mobile lab will be different from what you are used to, so you must be able to [...]

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How to Pass the Written and Clinical Portions of Your Phlebotomy Exam

April 7, 2011

Your phlebotomy training is almost over and you’re now ready to study and prepare for your phlebotomy exam. Are you nervous yet? If you are, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even if you’re sure about all of the procedures you’ve learned, everyone experiences a certain amount of anxiety before an important exam. In this article, [...]

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Dangers of a Career as a Phlebotomist: What Are the Statistics?

April 1, 2011

A career as a phlebotomist offers a rewarding path to life success and financial stability. Although it takes some specialized training and you certainly need the right type of personality for interacting with people and stomaching the sight of blood, most phlebotomists enjoy their careers profusely. Phlebotomy, however, is not a field without risks. Many [...]

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Legal and Ethical Issues faced by the Phlebotomist

March 24, 2011

As you work through your phlebotomist training, you will likely be required to take a course based on the legal and ethical issues you may face in phlebotomy. As you collect blood specimens and handle them accordingly, you will be coming face-to-face with patients. One wrong move, and you could be in legal trouble. The [...]

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Phlebotomy Techniques: Worried About Your First Blood Draw?

March 17, 2011

As a newly certified phlebotomist, or as a phlebotomy student in training, the most nerve wracking part of your training is getting past that first blood draw. Of course, you’ll have to get past this, get it right, and also correctly complete many more blood draws in order to enjoy a successful career as a [...]

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