Today, I went to a blood drive. The nurse taking my blood mentioned that she'd been called in on her day off, and she swore she wasn't drunk. I didn't know what to do, so I just smiled and blinked back tears as she savaged the vein in my arm. FML
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Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, I tried donating blood for the first time because my company was hosting a blood drive. Right after telling everyone I wasn't afraid of needles, I fainted before they could even use one. I woke up surrounded by phlebotomists offering me juice while my coworkers whooped like I'd just scored a goal. FML
Today, I went for bloodwork. It's routine for me, so I was ready for the nurse to put in the needle and take my blood. It went in fine, but right after, she slowly pulled the needle out, then wondered why the blood stopped. She then moved it back and forth in my arm while I panicked silently. FML
Today, I had to go to the hospital to get blood taken. The nurse mentioned how pronounced and easy to see my veins are. I guess that explains why she missed five times in a row. I'm surprised my arm doesn't look like a heroin addict's right now. FML
Today, I got my blood drawn for a donation and they didn't warn me that I was borderline anemic. I passed out in the middle of Walgreens and woke up to people just standing there, staring. FML
Today, I went to get my blood drawn for the first time. After I explained to the nurse how nervous I was, she replied, "Oh honey, don't worry! This is my first time too!" FML
Today, I decided to give blood for the second time. I felt excrutiating pain when she stuck the needle in my arm. Another nurse came running over in a panic. Apparently my inexperienced nurse had put it in my tendon instead of my vein. FML
Today, as a veteran blood donor, I made a friend who was donating for the first time- I told her not to be scared and that I've been doing it for six years and that it was a great way to help people. While at the snack area afterwards, I passed out, started convulsing and went into shock. FML
Today, I went to the blood bank to donate plasma. All went well until the machine went to return my red blood cells. It turns out the nurse sliced my vein and the blood built up in my tissues. I now have a massive swollen arm and bruising, and look like a junkie. FML
Today, I went to get my blood drawn to see how far along I am pregnant. The lady stuck both my arms twice and then busted a vein in my right arm. She told me to come back tomorrow to try again. FML
Today, I donated blood for the first time, and all the nurses kept complimenting on how good my veins were. That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me in the past 2 months. FML
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mk58 31
Step 1. Take syringe out of her hand. Step 2. Ask if she'd like to donate blood. Step 3. Regardless of what her answer is, go looking for HER vein. Have fun! And don't blame me for any consequences of your actions!
mhopper 13
Wow. She could have not come in! Is she wearing gloves at least? Who knows what other mistakes she's making! RUN for your life!!!
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Quiet_one 22
This is a situation where the correct response is to politely but firmly request a different nurse. You don't have to be loud or make a scene about it, but you definitely shouldn't sit there and let your vein get destroyed by a drunk nurse armed with a huge needle - especially when you chose to donate blood and don't even have to be there at all. I hope you mentioned something to the supervisor, or literally anyone else working there, because she should not have been allowed to work that day.
syraxthered 5
This is when you pull back and in a slightly loud voice say,"wtf you're drunk?". Success occurs when enough people around can hear. Anyone that works in the medical profession and is attempting to work while under the influence(alcohol, marijuana, any debilitating substance) puts not only themselves but everyone they treat in jeopardy
roafteth 4
I've had a similar experience just she told me I was the first person she ever stuck, but don't let it discourage you, I've given over 4 gallons (over 35 times) since then and never had another incident.
sacredeye73 11
Why would you not speak up??? It's your body, don't u think u have a right to not be butchered by a drunk slob???
bubo_fml 11
Medical malpractice...Bam! You're rich, bitch!
aventuraluv 4
Wow that's horrible! You should have put her in her place I'm in the medical field and I don't think she should have been allowed to work like that cause you can't play with people's life's!!! ????
littlelotte98 3
you should sue
Sexy_Cat_MD 8
You should have just stood up and left; don't just stand there well someone is causing you bodily harm.
jewey420 0
ThatShirr happened to my girlfriend.her arm kept bleeding and I think she missed twice trying to find her vein. Shitty
doglover100 29
Take the needle out and walk out.