What is Phlebotomy?

Phlebotomy, from the Greek for “opening a vein,” refers to the practice of healthcare professionals taking blood samples from patients, by performing a venipuncture. That is a basic summary, but an aspiring healthcare professional may still be asking, what is a...

CNA to RN Bridge Programs

If you are currently in need of a job or you already are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you may want to look in to the CNA to RN programs. The best part is that most of these programs allow you to study to become a Registered Nurse (RN) online or while still...

Phlebotomy Training and Certification

A great thing about completing a phlebotomy training program is that it teaches you much more than puncturing a vein to collect blood or introduce fluids. In addition to specific collection techniques, this program prepares you for a variety of medical emergencies,...

Best Personal Traits of a Phlebotomist

What are some good traits of a phlebotomist? How do these traits relate to someone being successful in the field? With the tremendous projected growth in the field of phlebotomy, this would be a good time to make a self-evaluation to discover if you have the right...

Celebrate CNA Nursing Assistant Week!

From June 13-20, The National CNA Nursing Assistant Week will be celebrated. It recognizes nursing assistants, who help the elderly in nursing homes, assisted living centers, and in their own homes as well as the sick and infirm in hospitals. These direct care workers...