I said that I'd keep you guys updated on my phlebotomy rounds on a day-per-day basis, but the past two days involved my stomach turning itself inside-out from a stomach flu. I have no idea what caused it, but the likely cause seems to be expired microwaveable food.

SO

After several cups of ginger ale and a couple days of doing nothing, I felt much better and went back to my phlebotomy rounds today. Unfortunately, the unexpected hiatus from the hospital set me back, so I'll probably have to do some of my hospital work on Saturday.

Today didn't work out so great since I was somewhat rusty and only did successful blood draws from three of ten patients that came in. Well, patients that came in and let me stick 'em anyway. It turns out not everybody likes having a trainee poke at their arms repeatedly (Who knew?). I had to stay relatively later today so I can squeeze in as many hours as possible before school starts. By then it'll be REALLY hard to work on these phlebotomy rounds.

However, of the successful draws I did, one of the patients used to be a paramedic. I was a bit nervous about poking him once he told me he was a paramedic, but I surprised myself when I struck one of his veins on the first try.