So What Does a Phlebotomist Do Exactly? Remember your first needle? “Don’t worry… it won’t feel any different than a mosquito bite….” Yeah, right. No mosquito I ever knew bit that hard or was that scary looking. The person on the other side of that needle was either a Phlebotomist or a Nurse with phlebotomy training. These are the people whose responsibility it is to acquire a blood sample from a patient by skin puncture …
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Can I Do Phlebotomy Training Online? With the explosion in popularity of online training programs, it’s totally understandable that you may want to take your Phlebotomy certification courses online. However, a major aspect of your training as a Phlebotomist is learning to successfully perform different kinds of venipunctures. And those sorts of skills, for obvious reasons, need to happen within a classroom setting. That being said, there are online college programs where you can take …
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The Definitive Guide on Becoming a Phlebotomist. So you’re interested in choosing Phlebotomy as your new career. Congratulations! To help you out we’ve created a simple how-to guide to help everyone and anyone interested in achieving certification. We have carefully divided up our guide to becoming a Phlebotomist into steps: 1) Getting the necessary education, 2) Applying for a job, and 3) Becoming a successful employee. Part 1: Getting Educated State Differences in Phlebotomy Certification: …
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New Mexico was actually named by Spanish Explorers in 1563, long before the nation we now know as Mexico changed its name in 1892 as it was formerly known as New Spain. The two neighbors actually evolved independently, though New Mexico has the highest percentage of Hispanics including recent immigrants of Latin America and descendants of Spanish colonists. For the over 2 million people who call it home, Santa Fe is the capital, though Albuquerque …
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New Jersey with its “tough guy” image, never intimidated by its weighty New York neighbor, has almost 8.9 million people and ranks 4th smallest of the states but 11th in most populated. New Jersey’s south and southeast border is the Atlantic Ocean and the lifestyle of its inhabitants were the catalyst for one of current culture’s most popular “reality” TV shows: The Jersey Shore. Trenton is the capital city of New Jersey, though Newark is …
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The state of New Hampshire has just over 1.3 million people who live in the spectacular explosion of color every fall season. Hardwood trees which turn brilliant yellow, orange, red and purple are a dense mat over the foothills and the Appalachians mountain chain which makes up the largest portion of the state. Winter brings an average snowfall of about 40 inches, contributing to its popularity as a ski/snow sport destination in the colder months. …
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Question: What is the capital of Nevada? Answer: Carson City. Not,… as many trivial pursuit players find, the biggest, baddest city: Las Vegas, where many of Nevada’s 2.8 million people reside. In addition to its flash and cash, Nevada is also home to the amazing Mojave Desert and Lake Tahoe. Beckoning tourists with both sand, snow and its libertarian laws, Nevada historically attracts considerable influx of all walks of life. The state lead the way …
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Nebraska, home to the creator of Kool-Aid and over 1.8 million people. Industrially influential, it is also the location of the world’s largest train yard and the home of the Union Pacific Railroad. Nebraska’s role in freight transport complements its large agricultural economic sector as it is also a major producer of beef, pork, corn, soybeans and sorghum. The largest city of Nebraska is Omaha where the head offices of the Insurance Magnate, Mutual of …
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Phlebotomist Requirements for Minnesota Minnesota, home to almost 5.4 million people and 60% of those reside in what is known as the “Twin Cities” of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Minneapolis, the largest city, and St. Paul the capital of Minnesota, together comprise the center of government, business and industry in the state. Medical care is among the highest rated, largely due to the presence of stellar institutions like The Mayo Clinic who has partnered with the University …
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Phlebotomy Training in Iowa Welcome to our step by step guide to becoming a Phlebotomist in the state of Iowa. Here you’ll find the state’s basic requirements for becoming certified, as well as any special requirements that are unique to the state. We also have a school directory where you can search for accredited colleges that offer certification programs in your area. The occupation of Phlebotomy is heavily in demand. In fact, demand is projected …
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