Fainting Nurses

[SScott2809]

I am a nursing student completing my first round of clinical. Currently clinical is at a rehab facility. Today while changing the dressing of a stapled and sutured hip surgery incision I became lightheaded. It was almost to the point of passing out. I had to sit down, cool off, and calm down. This has happened once before. When I saw my Mom's incision at a follow up appointment. In both instances it had been 10+ hours since I had last eaten. I understand that this could have had an influence. However, this makes me extremely nervous that I will not be able to hack being a nurse. Has anyone experienced the same or similar situations? If so, I would love and appreciate any insight and advice. Thank you!

[Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN]

Don't lock your knees it will pool the blood....and yes it will pass....((HUGS))

I remember this tip from my classical singing days. (From middle school choir too, come to think of it lol)

Ten hours is way too long to go w/o eating! You must stay fueled--Nurse's orders.

[AmyRN303, BSN, RN]

I remember this tip from my classical singing days. (From middle school choir too, come to think of it lol)

Ten hours is way too long to go w/o eating! You must stay fueled--Nurse's orders.

So many kids passed out in choir for these reasons....I'd almost forgotten it. We had one kid vomit in the bass section but that's another story :)