Hi im an lvn i have an iv/blood certification. I was wondering if anyone can help me with a job application question. If in an application it asks if im phlebotomy certified, can i put "yes" if im iv/blood withdrawal certified???? Im kind of confuse with that. If anyone can help i would appreciate it alot. Im from california. 0 Likes
JustBeachyNurse, RN Specializes in Complex pediatrics turned LTC/subacute geriatrics. Has 12 years experience. 1 Article; 13,949 Posts Jun 10, 2015 Blood withdrawal = phlebotomy 0 Likes
IVRUS, BSN, RN Specializes in Vascular Access. Has 32 years experience. 1,045 Posts Jun 10, 2015 Phlebotomy certification means that you have taken a test and passed a curriculum intended for a phlebotomist. Most nurses haven't received this "certification" but rather received training on drawing blood in their curriculum for nursing, or in an IV certification course. 0 Likes
lasclvn 10 Posts Jun 10, 2015 No, i have not taken the phlebotomy course. I just took the iv/blood certification class which was a three day class. Just that alot of these hospital applications ask if you are phlebotomy certified. 0 Likes
lasclvn 10 Posts Jun 10, 2015 "IVRUS" So in your opinion I shouldnt put yes for that question? 0 Likes
JustBeachyNurse, RN Specializes in Complex pediatrics turned LTC/subacute geriatrics. Has 12 years experience. 1 Article; 13,949 Posts Jun 10, 2015 "IVRUS" So in your opinion I shouldnt put yes for that question?In CA, phlebotomy is a separate license/certificate. Ask HR if your IV/blood withdrawal meets their requirements. 0 Likes
Tattooed_LPN 123 Posts Jun 10, 2015 I would NOT put yes but if they have a section where you list other certification or awards, definitely list your iv\blood cert 0 Likes
Archerlpvn, LPN, LVN Specializes in Home health, Addictions, Detox, Psych and clinics.. Has 10 years experience. 228 Posts Jun 11, 2015 I'm from California and yes it means the same thing in the context of nursing practice related to the LVN in CA. Just a bad choice of words on their part. Our certification for IVs covers blood withdrawal. It's a two in one certification in CA for LVNs. 0 Likes
lasclvn 10 Posts Jun 11, 2015 Thanks!! Yea plus theres i spot for certifications so they should see just the iv/blood certification.😀 0 Likes
Nursynursenurse, ADN, RN Has 8 years experience. 110 Posts Jun 14, 2015 Phlebotomy certification means that you have taken a test and passed a curriculum intended for a phlebotomist. Most nurses haven't received this "certification" but rather received training on drawing blood in their curriculum for nursing, or in an IV certification course.I worked as a phlebotomist for 7 years and cant say I'm "certified" because I never took the exam. I think California is the only state that requires a phlebotomy certificate to practice phlebotomy. 0 Likes
