Author: Nicole King

I was observing a phlebotomist as she drew a patient’s blood. 2 SST and 2 Lavender tubes. After she withdrew the needle, she then started shaking (not inverting) the tubes. Especially shook the lavender pretty vigorously so I had to speak up. I said “you know you’re supposed to invert the tubes, not shake them,… Continue reading Time to Make the Bubbles

I entered an elderly patient’s room in the wee hours for blood draw. He had an IV in his right arm, so I automatically went to his left side. I introduced myself and began preparing for the draw. After verifying his name/DOB from the wristband, I noticed the patient’s left arm was under the cover… Continue reading Ward Rounds – Go Fish