Troubleshooting Venipuncture

Author

Ms. Stotler is principal and founder of The Nurses’ Station and Vein Access Technologies.  Both organizations have received national and international recognition for skill advancement.  Ms. Stotler earned a pre-med Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. Louis University, plus proficient graduate work in advanced cadaver Anatomy at St. Louis University, graduate study Biology and in graduate Nursing at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville.  She is a certified Phlebotomy and IV Instructor with over 30 years clinical experience and 20 years teaching experience of all levels of professionals in the healthcare field. Ms. Stotler is the author of book series, The Science Behind the Skill of Vein Access and is a recognized expert speaker and educator on advanced venipuncture skills.
 
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
 
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, pre-med
• Graduate Anatomy Program at St. Louis University’s School of Medicine with cadaver anatomy dissection
• Graduate hours in Biology – SIUe
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Louis University’s School of Nursing
• Graduate hours in Nursing – SIUe
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
 
• Advanced Vein Access Skills for phlebotomy and IVs
• Medical and Continuing Education seminars and presentations
• Medical Diagnosis and Patient Education Counseling
• CNA instructor and evaluator for the Illinois Department of Public Health

LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse, Illinois and Missouri
CNA Instructor / Evaluator, Illinois Department of Public Health
Certified Vein Access Technologist
 
This is the scientific, academic background of M. Gail Stotler.  This science education is what uniquely defines the difference between The Science Behind the Skill of Vein Access and all the other books written on this subject. This scientific foundation is what makes this 21cVA Technique the correct method for performing venipuncture and the 21POC Technique the correct method for finger sticks and infant heel sticks.
 
High School – all STEM:  Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math.

College - Undergraduate
General Biology – A&P I
General Biology – A&P 2
College Algebra
Chemical Structure I
Chemical Structure II
Intro Calculus – Analytical Geometry
General Quantitative Analysis
Pre-Calculus Math
General Physics I
General Physics II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Embryology
Structure and Function of Cells 
Intro to Microbiology
Readings in Biology I

 College – Graduate Studies

Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biomembranes
Readings in Biology II
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemical Energy and Kinetics
Statistical Analysis - Statistics
Human Anatomy I (Cadaver)
Human Anatomy II (Cadaver)
Human Histology I
Human Embryology
General Pathology
Human Histology II
Human Neuroanatomy
Autonomic Nervous System
Graduate Physiology 

When this Science is APPLIED to venipuncture - you now have a STEM-based technique - that works.