I work in a nurse-led vaccination clinic, conducting venepuncture on a wide range of people from students to occupational and travel health clients. This means that many people come into clinic with certain anxieties and phobias about having their blood taken. Especially in people who have had a history of complicated venepuncture in the past […]
“Do this course, and you’ll be an expert in [insert skill]. Guaranteed!” How many times have you come across such claims, only to be left disappointed and ill-prepared? Well, brace yourself for a refreshingly honest answer. At Health Academy, we’re repeatedly asked this question: “Will I be able to [insert skill] if I do this […]
Vaccinations have long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to prevent and control infectious diseases. However, for some individuals, the thought of getting vaccinated can evoke feelings of anxiety and fear. As healthcare providers, it is crucial to understand and address the concerns of dealing with anxious patients to help them make […]
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] As a nurse, one of my favourite clinical skills to perform is phlebotomy. And as a clinical trainer, one of my favourite subjects to teach also happens […]
If you take blood or give injections it’s very likely that at some point you will have performed (or are going to perform) these sharps-based procedures on someone who is living with HIV. And you will likely have a set of perceptions about that. Be prepared to see (and avoid) some discriminatory practice. Would YOU […]
Phlebotomy is a skill that you are likely to find useful throughout your clinical career, it may even be the main focus of your role. We often hear the terms ‘venepuncture’ and ‘phlebotomy’ used interchangeably. There are subtle differences: Venepuncture – Accessing a vein through puncturing it with a needle for any medical purpose. Phlebotomy […]
After a decade of being a travel health nurse and doing a bit of teaching ‘on the side’ alongside it, I made a big decision last year. I decided to switch the balance and concentrate more fully on teaching and make my clinical role the ‘side-project’. These days I tend to spend my days drawing […]
With Halloween still on our minds it seems fitting to talk about blood taking. So I thought I would take you through my top 5 phlebotomy tips! Being able to take blood out of someone and pop it in a little vial is one of the most amazing skills you can have. Blood can tell […]
