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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Top comments
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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Comments (56)
MelissaMarie89 8
I work in that field you should have refused her to even touch you request someone else and reported her!!! For your safety her safety and anyone else who would come in contact with her later on in the day....never be afraid to tell someone not to touch you when your uncomfortable it's our responsibility to respect your decision and to NOT come to work drunk !!!!!!
mikeofthunder 13
At least you had enough blood in your arm to type up this FML :)
icallbullshit 3
'didn't know what to do' extremely weak how about ' you know what I'll come back another day SEEYA!'
sillycart 9
I can't give blood I have a severe phobia. So i only do when I need to. Last time I kicked the nurse.
firefighter_mike 1
64-Actually I think that was the point. Are you immune to sarcasm?
tomtato 10
FYL. But it wasn't voice donation OP, you should have spoken up. Bloody hell.
mariet_fml 23
There's a time and a place for confrontation, and that was it. Please do not be so worried about offending someone that you put your own health in danger!
Quitfuckinbitchi 0
Don't be such a little pussy...people make history when their drunk. The American Revolution started because people were drunk and talking shit. So don't be such a little bitch next time.
lovebeecharmer 6
That could be dangerous :/
BritLass 15
You should report that drunk!