Strange encounter at flu shot clinic

[newtress]

Hello all. I'm currently doing flu shot clinics and really like being out there with the public. But today I had an uncomfortable exchange with a woman who came to my table with her two children. I had a gentleman sitting in the chair next to me as I was drawing up his vaccine. She asked me twice "how much is the flu shot, how much is the flu shot" to which I replied " I'll be with you in just a moment." I don't know about you, but I don't take my eyes off of a vial and syringe when I am drawing it up. I then told her the price of the vaccine and proceeded to take care of my customer. She then said "so if I pay for both my kids shots, can I give it to them... I'm an RN." She lingered waiting for an answer from me. This gentleman paid for his vaccine and even though I am amongst the public I think he deserved my professional time and attention before, during and after his vaccine as I always give some patient teaching and close out with the record and reciept. My customer was appalled. What did I tell her? I said I'd have to call my corporate office to find out if she could administer from my flu vaccine vial from MY supply which was me being snarky and would never happen. Who was she?

[newtress, LPN]

Well said xtxrn!