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Can someone help me?
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Posted almost 5 years ago I'm thinking about applying to nursing school but my main worry is that whenever I think about taking blood or starting an IV makes me feel light headed. Has any other nurses gone through this or should this not be the field for me? |
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| Posted almost 5 years ago You must first ask yourself "Why do I want to become a nurse?" There are many reasons to become a nurse. First, and foremost, is the desire to really help others and feel good about your job at the end of the day. Secondly, you will always have a job as a nurse, no matter where you live. The door is always open and as you get more experience, you can feel free to explore all of the job opportunities that is out there. Some locations/schools will allow (even require you) to shadow another nurse. This could prove very beneficial to you, as you noted that whenever you 'think' about starting an IV or taking blood, that you become lightheaded. If you have a real desire to become a nurse, then you can overcome this small obstacle. Good luck. Kathy
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| Posted almost 5 years ago I have Doctors that still feel light headed when entering the OR!!! So you will be fine. We have one L&D nurse that feels faint and and lighthead during C-sections, she steps away for a moment and lets another nurse stand in, she composes herself ...and then continues handing instruments to the Doc. You can over come this small obstacle. Don't "think" first just do it, the more you think the more you sike yourself out. You will eventually over come it. Kdblueey had great advice! Good luck and don't give up! |
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| Posted over 4 years ago You can do it....when I was an EMT there were certain things that grosed me out...like eye injuries. One of the best nurses I knew was really weird when it came to any type of bone saw. The sound of bone being grinded gave her the willies, but she was still an awesome nurse! A good man loves other. A better man loves God. A great man loves God and lives well among others! I miss you daddy!
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| Posted over 4 years ago For some reason, blood and needles doesn't really bother me, it's fresh trachs--more specifically, when lots of sputum is being coughed out of them. It makes me gag if I don't try really hard to suppress it and not think about it. A lot of people are going to have something that bothers them, but you learn how to deal with it and continue being professional. I don't think that should be a make-or-break factor in whether or not you become a nurse. |
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| Posted over 4 years ago I'm not a nurse but have been around and involved in alot of different situations. What makes it easier for me is to try and remember that as bad as it can be from MY perspective, the patient is the one actually going through whatever is happening at the moment. They are very dependent on you, me, whoever, to get them through their trauma, procedure, etc. You can do this if you allow yourself to. A Proud Redneck Lovin' the Country Life |
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| Posted over 4 years ago If this is what you want to do go for it.My mother has been a nurse for 29 years now and passed out when she had to observe in the hospital.My Aunt still tells me to this day that she can't believe my mom made it through Nursing school. |
