Prospective Nursing Student and Phlebotomy Certification

caliotter3 · Mar 3, 2009

I took a phlebotomy course at another school when I determined that my BSN program was lacking in skills instruction. I think you could find it helpful and recommend it. Anything that helps you learn skills is worthwhile.

systoly · Mar 3, 2009

It's an excellent idea. Besides getting some experience with venous access, you'll also learn about labs, what tubes to use, etc., etc.

akrn70 · Mar 3, 2009

I did the same thing while waiting to see if I got in to my program. It was interesting, I learned a bunch, but figured out that Phlebotomy would not be for me. Not because I didn't like sticking and drawing blood because I love that, it was the fact that I didn't feel like there really was much patient care involved. When I did my clinicals I was told "You have 3 minutes, get in, get the blood and get on to the next draw". Thankfully I was accepted into nursing school! I did finish the course and took my test and passed. It was a really easy test. I wish I had maybe done a CNA course, I think I would have learned more useful things. Good luck!

teacher08 · Mar 3, 2009

I'm still researching nursing schools and just pass the CNA exam. I plan to register for a dialysis tech. class this week. I figured the two areas willl assist me en route to becoming a nurse. I say go for it.

oldiebutgoodie, RN · Mar 3, 2009

I took a phlebotomy course at another school when I determined that my BSN program was lacking in skills instruction. I think you could find it helpful and recommend it. Anything that helps you learn skills is worthwhile.

I think it's a good idea. As this poster noted, many programs don't teach you these skills, and it certainly doesn't hurt to learn them.

Oldiebutgoodie