CSL Plasma Services

I started donating plasma for two reasons; one being because I really need (ed) money (I’m not ashamed of this) and the second, because I actually enjoy the idea of doing something to help somebody. I understand how the process works, and how some people actually need that for certain diseases and such. I have always found it interesting.
Anyway. I have donated three times now. The first two times were a little unpleasant. I have never even donated blood before. Not once in my life. The first time I had an anxiety attack (not because of needles, i have no issues with them, mostly because I was so uncomfortable, and such a newbie), and blacked out and got REALLY nauseated. It took every ounce of my energy and being to not vomit. It hurt to even talk.
The second time the same thing almost happened, but I didn’t black out that time. I just felt really sick again. But the guy who was there who was fanning me down and such was really nice and kept reassuring me of my progress and how soon I was going to be done. He was really nice. His name was Ryan.
The third time went really smoothly. I only felt slightly nauseated and the guy who stuck me was really funny and made the environment better (his name was James). He told me about his first experience (which, usually I hate when people compare their situations to my own, but it really helped me that time because I was so nervous), and he told me about why my body was reacting the way it does, and that it would get better with each time I was there.
Now, about the place itself. All of the staff members are really nice. Really helpful. They act like they actually give a crap about their jobs. They have free wifi for donors (you just have to create a username and password and voila), and they also play movies.
As their website and staff explains, they do keep it cold in there. I would bring a blanket. I wouldn’t recommend wearing a sweatshirt, because you’ll have to half-​take it off so they can stab your arm.
Overall I’ve had a really positive experience here. They pay pretty good money for the first five times you donate too… It has really helped me out.

There’s not really much point in complaining about it — apparently, it’s the only plasma center in the area and the next closest one is in Roseburg or something.
I IMMENSELY appreciate the fact that they have the electronic kiosks and they use PDAs to scan everything. Their competitor still uses paper and verbal screening; has the tendency to be highly unorganized. Not here. Not in that aspect, anyway.
They pay more that other centers, in my experience. On average, you can get $ 60 a week, for two donations.
I don’t know why, but sometimes the wait can be EXTREME, even when it seems like there’s not a lot of people. Fortunately, they have WiFi. Or, bring a book.