Starting Clinicals and a little nervous

[Alice b.]

I am starting RN program next month and clinicals start shortly thereafter.

I am not really nervous about the academics or working with patients(I have been a massage therapist for 8 years), what I am worried about is: can I handle the poop and throw up?? What if I throw up??

I really can't wait to begin and I am so excited to become a nurse. I would love any feedback anyone has been thru it and had the same issues.

Is it something you just get used to?

This may seem a bit silly to most of you, but believe it or not it has got me worried.

[southerngirl]

No it is not silly. They have this room spray you can use if the smell is just too much! Just take a deep breath and tell yourself you can handle what comes your way! Show no fear, before you know it you'll become an old hat at it. Just remember that the instructors are there to help, they won't let you do anything that would risk their license and patient safety. Enjoy your clinicals and use it for the most learning experiences. Good luck to you!

[charlies]

It may also help to remember that every nurse, pt, cna, na, etc before you has learned to handle it. If they can, there is no reason why you can't. It's all in your head.

This is what I do, I swear it works. Learn to breath through your mouth only. Be careful not to hyperventilate.

[southerngirl]

It may also help to remember that every nurse, pt, cna, na, etc before you has learned to handle it. If they can, there is no reason why you can't. It's all in your head.

This is what I do, I swear it works. Learn to breath through your mouth only. Be careful not to hyperventilate.

Ditto!! Once you go through that situation, you'll believe you can do anything!!!:chuckle :chuckle