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Blood tests can be scary... but not really

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 6 Dec 21

Some people are aftraid of needles and that's understandable. Who would want to be pierced in his/her arm or leg? As soon as they see the needle, they are scared and would not proceed with the test. I once witnessed a man ran...

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blood extraction

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Can I make a lot of money if I have EKG, Phlebotomy, AND EMT certification?

handsomeitaliano @handsomeitaliano (1050) • United States 1 Jul 09

I live in NYC by the way. I got my EMT certification in May 2008, I've been working for a private EMS company for a year now, I currently make $11.50/hour but i'm "supposed" to get a bump in raise in a couple weeks, have to be...

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Getting bloodwork, do you look at the needle when they are drawing your blood?

PearlGrace @PearlGrace (3171) • United States 27 Aug 08

I had to get some fasting bloodwork today. Even though I'm an adult, I don't care for getting stuck with a needle. I assume most people feel this way. I noticed that I don't look when the phlebotomist sticks me, or when the...

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getting bloodwork done

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Venipuncture is a relatively painless procedure if done properly.

Jenaisle @Jenaisle (16568) • Philippines 5 Aug 08

Venipuncture or phlebotomy is the collection of blood from the veins of a person. When done properly, it is a relatively painless procedure. Have you ever refused a blood test because you were so scared when you saw the needle?...

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phlebotomy study guide

juliennesmom @juliennesmom (1) • United States 19 Aug 07

Does ANYBODY know where I can download a Phlebotomy Study Sheet/Review/

More about my crazy boss...

ChaJudLeoBit @ChaJudLeoBit (1656) • United States 12 Aug 07

This is another harrowing story of the horrors I have to put up with from my boss at my lab job. I started there as a part time 'relief' tech, so that the lab supervisor could get the administrative stuff done while I run...

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have you ever given blood?

michellle @michellle (160) • China 8 Dec 06

i never give blood before.because i feel faint when i see the blood coming out from my body .but recently my company advocate us to give blood .this way can help some people who need.so how can i do ?

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