Syncope Case Studies: Real Failures, Real Consequences
These are real cases. Real patients. Real verdicts.
Shanise Keith, March 24, 2026
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Forensic Phlebotomy
A unique and challenging job for any phlebotomist.
Shanise Keith, March 10, 2022
Should I Be Nationally Certified?
Becoming nationally certified isn't always required, but should it be?
Shanise Keith, February 18, 2022
I Couldn't Believe My Eyes
A story about a personal phlebotomy experience.
Shanise Keith describes a time when she had her blood drawn, and the unfortunate experience it turned out to be.
Shanise Keith, January 31, 2022
"Just" a Phlebotomist
If you're "just" a phlebotomist, the Grand Canyon is just a ravine.
Dennis Ernst, January 19, 2022
High-Powered Talent
It looks something like this...
Dennis Ernst, January 14, 2022
Why Are You Where You Are?
Even if you're miserable where you work, there could be a reason
Dennis Ernst, December 24, 2021
The Zen of Phlebotomy
The phlebotomist's Grail is the vein and every venipuncture is a walk through darkness.
Dennis Ernst, October 22, 2021
Why You Should Be Certified
Phlebotomy certification says something about a person that only certification can say
Dennis Ernst, October 15, 2021
When Parents Say "Behave or that person's gonna stick you!"
What to do when parents use phlebotomists to scare their children.
Dennis Ernst, September 10, 2021