Teacher Tips: The Skill Employers Can't Fix After Hiring

Building soft skills and professional habits students need before they ever meet a real patient.

Shanise Keith, July 06, 2026

Staying Current: Why Yesterday's Training Could Be Today's Liability

The uncomfortable truth about outdated phlebotomy practices and why continuing education isn't optional

Shanise Keith, August 12, 2025

Join us at a PHLEBOTOMY CONFERENCE!

The Center for Phlebotomy Education is throwing a conference this fall and you should definitely join us!

Shanise Keith, May 26, 2022

Here We Go Again...

Another personal experience where phlebotomy was not done correctly.

Shanise Keith, May 11, 2022

The Importance of Phlebotomists

There is a lot more to being a phlebotomist than people realize.

Shanise Keith, April 28, 2022

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

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Dennis Ernst, January 14, 2022