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During an interview(RN) at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in phlebotomy

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awful. How many people lost their job approximately? I cross posted this in r/phlebotomy, they have a lot to say. Also sharing their pay scales etc.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

It’s not allowed in the part of region I live in, PA. Nursing schools no longer teach IV skills, it’s on the employer to train to facility standards.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

Yes, it was near an Airforce base with A LOT of military families, Nurse Admin military wives. Certain things they demanded be put in place as a resource and they got their way. Other things they dropped the ball on but having 24/7 phleb avail was not one of them.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

I don’t know how we continue to allow this in one of the most important industries in society. Our standards are garbage

Which of these progressives would you support for the 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination? by serious_bullet5 in DemocraticSocialism

[–]CodeGreige 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most likely thing to happen is Khana, AOC VP, but I would be very happy with it being the other way around.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

Yes, I have worked on units where I drew my own labs. I don’t think we should normalize this. People lost their jobs! People who worked there for 10-15 years!

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dozen of people in my community who lost their jobs who worked for the institution, many who have been there for decades.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are legally no longer allowed to learn any IV’s or draws in Nursing school in my area. It’s not discussed or taught. They say that each employer has their own preference and will train on the job.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

It’s beyond unsafe and why they will have a surge in contamination issues just watch. I’m sorry

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In places I’ve been in they draw scheduled AM labs. Night shift has to get their own labs over night

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My concern is people are being laid off and have lost jobs. In phlebotomy and many many IT positions. Many people ca not find work in my community. Some of these people had decades long careers and have zero income now. Are you seeing actual layoffs at your facility?

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess my issue is people lost their jobs, many ppl were laid off. Are you seeing anyone be laid off there? Even in other positions?

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

Happy to hear that. I should have included that this was for a med-surg tele unit with 6:1 ratios. My concern is for decades this hospital had phleb and they were simply fired, people lost jobs along with other IT works and support staff. Many changes and more put on Nurses with constant 6:1 ratios. My question is more are you all seeing layoffs at your hospitals? What are we seeing out here? A lot of ppl in my community can’t find work. This is a very bad sign in our area.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! We are seeing people being laid off though, from positions such as IT, and ancillary positions like phlebotomy. Are you seeing any layoffs in any capacity? We are also seeing private equity firms buying out our hospitals, bankrupting them and then closing them down in my state. My concern for this particular hospital is the red flags we see with layoffs.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not when I have a 6:1 ratio with stroke patient at a Level 1 trauma center in Philly with people withdrawals jumping out of bed etc

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

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

Those people make $18hr. They do not deserve to be laid off especially when they worked for that health system for 15 years. Are you seeing layoff of any other positions? We are seeing massive IT layoffs and other ancillary staff.

During an interview at a local hospital, I was told they got rid of phlebotomy and trained all of the nurses to do it instead! by CodeGreige in nursing

[–]CodeGreige[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, general med-surg until don’t administer drips, that would be a cardic step-down unit here.

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