Author: Nancy Kimmel, PhD MSN FNP-BC

Nancy L. Kimmel obtained her PhD in Environmental Engineering in 2002, then went on to teach Physics and Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, Henry Ford College and Oakland University. She obtained her Associate in Nursing from Henry Ford College and then went on to earn her Master Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and became Board Certified working as a licensed FNP in the State of Michigan. She then went on to Medical School where she is now in her 3rd year, and is also in the process of obtaining her Doctorate in Nursing Practice through Chamberlin University. She has authored the NET Study Guide, as well a several books on subjects of Math, ECG/EKG and Phlebotomy. She holds a patent on an Air Filter through the U.S. Patent Office. 313-826-2381

Why an Online Medical Assistant Course Offers More Flexibility Than Ever

Description: Person using a laptop with a stethoscope nearby, representing flexible healthcare learning from home

Majoring in healthcare is an exciting choice, and it may feel like there are numerous training programs to choose from. Lots of students nowadays resort to a medical assistant course that can be obtained online, as it provides the flexibility that traditional classroom courses often lack. Online education has revolutionized the way future medical workers… Read more »

Which Phlebotomy Certification is Best? NHA vs. ASCP vs. NCCT

Phlebotomists looking up at holographic NHA, ASCP, NCCT, AMT and AMCA certification badges

Which Phlebotomy Certification is Best? NHA vs. ASCP vs. NCCT You have decided to become a phlebotomist, you have completed your training, and now you are facing the final hurdle: the national certification exam. But when you look at the options, it can be confusing. There is no single “official” phlebotomy certification in the United… Read more »

What is on the Phlebotomy Certification Exam?

Group of phlebotomists in scrubs looking up at holographic NHA, ASCP, NCCT, AMT and AMCA certification badges

You have finished your classroom hours, you have successfully completed your clinical blood draws, and now only one thing stands between you and your new career: the national certification exam. For many students, this is the most stressful part of the process. Test anxiety is real, especially when your career depends on the outcome. But… Read more »

Do You Need a License to Be a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomist in scrubs holding up her national phlebotomy certification after opening the mail

Do You Need a License to Be a Phlebotomist? One of the most confusing aspects of starting a career in phlebotomy is understanding the legal requirements. If you search online, you will see the words “license” and “certification” thrown around constantly, often used interchangeably. But in the medical field, those two words mean very different… Read more »