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Unless you were juggling needles without looking, the answer is 99.999% no.
Even if you cut your finger, if it doesn't reach any blood vessels, there won't be any contamination. Also, there's only like a 2% conversion for needlesticks, and that's from contaminated needles that go in far enough to feel it.
If you're really worried about it, let your CI know so you can go through the process to get tested. Peace of mind is worth it.
onthewheytoRN
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I am a student, and I had the opportunity to do several blood draws in my clinical the other day. When I got home I noticed a small cut, which looks like a paper cut, on one of my fingers. Normally, I wouldn't worry about it at all, but I was working with HIV/AIDS patients. I do not recall sticking/cutting myself, and I was of course wearing gloves during all blood draws. I guess I know I am probably fine, but is it possible to cut yourself with a butterfly needle through a glove without feeling/noticing it?