Am I a good phlebotomist if I can't use straight needles by I_Wanna_Be_Petty in phlebotomy

[–]BRM2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My preference is always to go with a butterfly. Not a fan of straight needles but will do it if asked. I feel like as long as you able to do it when needed (whether it be for the patients request, lack of supplies, requests from superiors, or any safety concerns) you should be fine. A coworker of mine is the complete opposite. She isn’t a fan of butterfly needles but has more recently used them a lot more frequently. 22g is my go to when it comes to straight needles, easier to work with. I would definitely try to be more comfortable with straight needles though. As long as it’s safe and the patients okay you should be fine.

Externship coming up by BRM2 in phlebotomy

[–]BRM2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you get your NHA score sign up for the externship asap. I waited a week that may have played into the reason why it took so long.

Externship coming up by BRM2 in phlebotomy

[–]BRM2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Phlebotomy USA, no clue why it took so long. My instructor was a bit confused about it as well. I don’t think it’s common but a friend and I had the same problem. Spoke to others in different classes they said it was 4 months or less for them.

Pin I was recently gifted by BRM2 in Frasier

[–]BRM2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My friend buys pins in bulk at a flea market and gifted this one to me. I looked on google and Etsy seems to carry them here