Archives for December, 2025

The History of Butterfly Needles

And why you shouldn’t use them for everything.

Shanise Keith, December 02, 2025

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Teacher Tips: Staying Present While Stepping Back

Teaching problem solving and helping build independence in new phlebotomists.

Shanise Keith, December 09, 2025

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Aletta: An Update About Vitestro's Robotic Blood Draw Device

Examining the Aletta blood draw machine, and its potential impact on our profession.

Shanise Keith, December 16, 2025

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2026 New Year's Resolutions for Phlebotomists

What we should focus on for the new year, (and what we wish patients would resolve too).

Shanise Keith, December 30, 2025

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