1. You have rolling veins. When a vein “rolls” it’s not the patient’s fault. It’s usually because the vein wasn’t properly anchored in the first place. 2. Your veins collapse. When patients hear this, their confidence in your abilities is likely to collapse, too. As trained healthcare professionals, it’s our job to know what equipment is needed to access the vein the first time. Make sure syringes, small-bore needles and low-volume tubes are in your arsenal. 3. I promise I'll