today...

[pollR78]

oh I just feel the need to share, today I took blood from a patient for the first time ever!

This is something that is not taught until you are a registered nurse, so had the training yesterday - today was working at a clinic in hospital and someone needed a blood test done - although I had a go first on my lovely boss, who let me practice first on her!

Have to be observed and signed off as competent 5 times (or more if i want) before left alone to do it - felt SO nervous but I got 2 tubes of blood from boss and 2 from patient!

woohoo!!

Poll xx

[Kaz]

Oh well done!!!!

[Diflower]

Oh well done Poll, that is an achievement
You're lucky you didn't get someone like me as your first victim though

[Kaz]

Or me, my veins run away at sight of a needle

[Dippytrout]

Oh well done.................... never bothered me giving blood................ received enough in my time due to one thing and another, so thanks to all who donated and the wonderful nurses wno administered it

Cheers and good luck to you

DT

[JoM]

Very well done Poll! I'd be far to squeamish to do that

[cruiser2]

You can come and take mine. I have to go on Monday to have another sample taken. This is done very six months.

When I was younger I used to donate blood. Have a badge as I gave over 50 pints. Used to go twice a year if possible.

[pollR78]

thanks all still can't believe I did it!

I am no good at having blood taken myself and come over all funny I have donated blood 8 times and have been told now I am not to go back as I am so close to fainting every time, so they said thanks but no thanks :'(

Its all a bit scary and exciting, will no doubt take me a while before I feel confident doing it.

Poll xxx