Why Nurses Should Rule The World, Part 11 
Health & Body, Home, Nurses, Religion | Right | November 14, 2016 
(I am an RN that goes around to people’s homes. I get an order to obtain a blood draw from a particularly religious patient who refuses to let me try anywhere except the tiny blood vessels in her hand. As I’m on my second attempt, apparently she thinks I need a little help…) 
 
Patient: *loudly, with eyes closed* “Lord Jesus, help her find that blood! Send the blood to her Jesus; she needs your help! Draw her to that vein, oh Lord, and show your power!” 
 
Me: *as I finally hit a vein* “Got it!” 
 
Patient: “Thank you!” 
 
Me: “You’re welcome!” 
 
Patient: “Not you.” 
 
Me: “A little bit me…”
		 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
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