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Is this outrageous or what?
| Tue, 05-25-2004 - 9:36am |
Yesterday, I had to get a TB shot as per volunteering at a hospital when out-of-the-blue the nurse asked me if I had children to which I said no and then she said, well you probably don’t donate blood EITHER. I was just so stunned that I find myself speechless and this doesn’t end yet. I brought in my 1998 medical record which shows I had a Measles shot which I did for a State College and that wasn’t good enough for her! She said I have no proof of childhood vaccinations and that I had 3 weeks to return with proof of immunization or I could not volunteer. It didn’t matter that I was scheduled to work with computers – not patients. Furthermore, she said the hospital would not pay for any shots needed. I am a U.S. citizen and remember all the school shots but I don’t have those kinds of records from the 1960’s – do any of you? It really concerns me about having too many antigens that may compromise my immune system. I am so upset…:^(
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(Her attitude about you not having kids ticks me off, but that's another rant. And where does she get off making it seem like donating or not donating blood is a measure of your worth as a human being?)
Donna
The nerve of some people.
Lori
"Remember, I'm pullin' for ya. We're all in this together." --Red Green
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Even with the hospital's policy to protect itself and patients, her attitude was totally out of line. Hard to believe someone like that is charged with caring for people!! I have no clue where any of my childhood records are. I mean, they were required for school, and I got through school, so that should prove something.
I'm not a candidate for donating blood either even though I do have children. I did donate once before I found out that I have a Factor 11 deficiency. I do not consider myself subhuman because of it. ;-)
Well, if they make it too difficult for you to do your volunteer work it will certainly be their loss, and I'm sure there are other places that would be thrilled to have your services.
Good luck and hugs!
Rhonda
Time invested in improving ourselves cuts down on time disapproving of others.
~~Rhonda~~
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Guess I should be shackled and thrown into a dungeon until I give blood or birth whichever comes first LOL!
CatalinaDeb
Surprised she didn’t ask my age, orientation, or other conditions. I was rethinking the volunteer thing but decided to talk to the person who heads volunteer services just to verify requirements. Then I’ll make a decision. Unfortunately, I have to wait until tomorrow. Thanks for listening while I vent…
CatalinaDeb
Yeah, that Nurse is a piece of work. Figure she must have more problems than I care to know about. Am trying not to let her problems stand in my way and have decided to talk to volunteer services tomorrow. If I don’t get things resolved, then I’ll just look elsewhere. Thanks for listening.
CatalinaDeb:^)
My son started this thing a few years back where if someone annoyed him, said something stupid, whatever he put them on his "list".Now when someone pushes our buttons my sisters and I say they are on the list.That nurse is so on my list!!!!!
Miss P
I can't donate blood because of vein problems - I'm always turned away from the blood banks. I guess she would have tried to put me on a guilt trip, too.
I hope you are treated better by the other hospital employees, Deb!!! Shame on that nurse!
Susan
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