Needle Injection Techniques Every Nurse Should Know! Whether you're prepping for your NCLEX or brushing up on your skills, here's a quick breakdown of the most common injection routes you'll encounter Subcutaneous (SC) and Intramuscular (IM) Injections Must Knows for Subcutaneous administration: Pinch skin with non dominant hand and hold syringe with dominant hand Always inject: 2 inches away from umbilicus (for abdomen) 3 inches Lipoden Maryland Plastic Surgery MIC B12 Lipo Shot San Diego The Laser Cafe