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Here is some sample content from Venipuncture:

	POLICY: A Registered Nurse who has completed the agency's venipuncture objectives may perform venipuncture for the purpose of drawing blood. Requirements for selection: Past experience documented, or completion of a venipuncture course on employment application or resume Skills checklist completion The education coordinator or designee will observe the applicant for proficiency while performing venipuncture on an IV training arm and a live subject Only Registered Nurses who have satisfactorily completed all of the educational and performance requirements listed above may perform...
Second excerpt:
	...only under the following conditions: Physician's orders for specific blood work. The nurse may make only three 3 attempts for venipuncture per visit. Use upper extremity veins for venipuncture. Use of lower extremity veins may be done only under special circumstances. A physician must be notified if any of the following circumstances occur: Abnormal clinical findings Client shows any allergic symptoms Continual difficulty in performing the...