Recapping a Needle Using the One-Hand Scoop Technique Nursing Skill. Recapping a needle is something nurses should avoid when possible. However, there are times when recapping is allowed or even necessary. If you do have to recap a needle, most facilities will instruct you to use a method such as the one-hand scoop technique to avoid the risk of a sharps injury. #needlestick #needlestickinjury #needlesafety #learnontiktok #nurse #nursesoftiktok #nursetok #nursesarah #fyp #nursingschool #nursings