So, I finally started phlebotomy. I had been waiting for this all quarter. I couldn't wait to learn how to draw blood. But, drawing blood is scary. You literally have to stick a needle in someone else's arm and pray to God that you get blood in the tube. There are also a lot more that goes into drawing blood then I realized. There are different tubes for different tests and it's a lot to remember. There is a specific angle that your needle needs to be when you enter into the vein. There is a specific way to hold the needle and push in the vaccutainer. But, even though I have to remember all of that, it is really fun. I am officially addicted to taking peoples blood. I found myself looking at the guys on the bachelorette last night and seeing who had good veins for a blood draw and I think it's clear to say that everyone in my class is in the same boat. The first time you get blood into the tube it's like a big sigh of relief. I didn't miss the vein and my classmate isn't crying in pain. Then you think to yourself, hey maybe I can take blood. I have to say that the fake arm was way more nerve racking than actually sticking someones arm. DISCLAIMER TO THE FAKE ARM MANUFACTURERS: They don't feel real, so you should try to make them better.
I'm going to brag on myself right now: Brandon (a fellow classmate) and I were the only ones that were allowed to take blood without our teacher watching. *hair flip*
Well, its finals week so this post is going to be short, but I am definitely going miss this class. Of course, I have the same teacher next semester so it's going to be awesome.
I love you all!
-Jessica
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