Phlebotomy: what's it like?

[thirdunity]

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Hi guys,

I'm going to be going to school for phlebotomy over the summer.

I know that I'll have plenty of chance to find out "what phlebotomy is like", but could you all tell me a little more? I'm just a little impatient 🙂

 

[boogita]

Hi guys,

I'm going to be going to school for phlebotomy over the summer.

I know that I'll have plenty of chance to find out "what phlebotomy is like", but could you all tell me a little more? I'm just a little impatient 🙂

I am not a phlebotomist by trade. I work in an Emergency Room and a Prison. But, I put in a ton of IV's and draw a lot of blood. The only thing that I can tell you about 'what phlebotomy is like' is that it's a lot of sticking people other people don't want to stick or can't stick.

It's actually not that bad once you get confident. The thing that I learned is just to keep trying. You are going to have bad days and good days but keep going. Nobody is ever perfect.

I really thought getting stuck my self was really helpful because I really felt what patients felt. It hurts but it's not the worst pain ever.

Good luck with your class. I am sure you will like it. Plus if anything it's pretty good money.