How to Open a Glass Ampoule Safely & Draw Medicine | IM Injection Step by Step | NCLEX 2026

Learn how to open a glass ampoule safely and draw medicine into a syringe — the complete step-by-step IM injection preparation technique every nurse must master. From snapping the ampoule neck correctly to drawing up the exact dose, this video walks you through each step. Safety comes first: always check the medication name and expiry date, snap the ampoule away from your body using gauze, inspect the solution for glass particles, use a filter needle where available, expel air bubbles from the syringe, and select the correct needle length for the injection site. This guide is ideal for nursing students, staff nurses, and NCLEX-RN and OSCE candidates in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia preparing for clinical skills exams and real-world medication administration. Subscribe to Dr Warda Noor for clear, step-by-step nursing skills videos, injection techniques, and NCLEX 2026 exam prep — new clinical skills every week. #NursingSkills #NCLEX2026 #OSCE