I'll just have water

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The phlebotomists here tend to be amazing. The rest of the talent pool is..., yeah, not so great at times. We seem to have something like a 50% staffing in ultrasound technicians around here; salary, too many retirements, I don't know.

More than half of all RNs, MDs, and semi drivers plan to retire in the next decade. It is going to get interesting for sure.

I think part of it is that for many professions we hire and promote by certificates and degrees rather than skills. In the medical professions, I agree 100% with @ultrarunner; I've seen more than a few professionals with advanced degrees that seemed to lack skills. Even in our local blood center, I've had more than a few RNs stick the heavy gauge needle all the way through the vein and out the other side, and I have big, easy veins. I don't know why it is ten times more painful going out the other side, but for me it sure feels that way.

But like anything, I think that it varies. I treasure the great ones, and avoid the others when possible.

For me, the same is true of painters, mechanics...

All the best,

Peter
We had a diabetic cat. I had to scruff his fur over his shoulder blades into a little tent, then give him the injection twice a day. One day I stabbed clear through both sides of the tent and gave my thumb a shot of insulin before even realizing it! :ROFLMAO:
 

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