I am supposed to go for my CVS pre-employment screening in a few days and a classmate told me they do a blood test? I am terrible at getting blood drawn and faint every time. I would much much rather pee in a cup or have them take my hair sample. I know it's something I need to get over, but I haven't been able to yet. It's a phobia. ick.
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For me it was a simple pee test (summer intern). I also hate having blood drawn, although I don't faint.
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Yep, just a piss test for me. I wouldn't worry about a blood test.
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No blood test, but I was fitted for a catheter and my stomach was stapled to limit my food intake...
In all seriousness, just a urine test.
In all seriousness, just a urine test.
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I'm going to say the same as the rest.
It's a urine test.
I haven't done it in years,
But I think you'll know as the date nears.
It's a urine test.
I haven't done it in years,
But I think you'll know as the date nears.
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If you are going to be health professional, you will get over your needle phobia because you will be getting needles stuck in you a lot (at least annually during school). I have only had to have one actual blood test so far, though (not for CVS).
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False. I give blood a few times per year and I am always a baby about it.
Admittedly, I probably am not quite as bad as I was the very first time, but I still have a bad reaction to the sight of needles and hate the experience of getting shots/having blood drawn. I get nausea/lightheaded every time too, I would give more often if it wasn't for that.
Edit: Not sure how I will feel when I am the one giving the shot. I doubt it will bother me.
Patient: Will this hurt?
Me: Me? No, not at all.
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False. I give blood a few times per year and I am always a baby about it.
Admittedly, I probably am not quite as bad as I was the very first time, but I still have a bad reaction to the sight of needles and hate the experience of getting shots/having blood drawn. I get nausea/lightheaded every time too, I would give more often if it wasn't for that.
Edit: Not sure how I will feel when I am the one giving the shot. I doubt it will bother me.
Patient: Will this hurt?
Me: Me? No, not at all.
Okay, well it worked for me. I have never had so many needles stuck in me in my whole life as I have had in the last three years. I still don't necessarily enjoy needles, but I used to feel like I was going to pass out before Dr's appointments. Now I really don't care either way - stick the needle in me and get it over with.
