Fear of Blood?

[Tim92]

I am starting nursing school because I want to become a RN very bad. I only have a fear of blood, everytime I see it I pass out or I feel dizzy. Is there anyway I could get over my fear? All suggestions would be helpful!

[alem992]

well, you can try and desensitize yourself to it by exposing yourself to a little bit of blood at a time. You can start off by looking at pictures of blood and moving up to actually looking at real blood. It's going to be difficult getting through nursing school clinicals with a fear of blood, so good luck with getting over your fear.

[animal1993]

I am starting NS in Jan., and I, too, have a fear of blood. But, what I think I'm really afraid of is hurting someone, since my biggest fear is actually sticking someone for a blood draw. (I know from experience how horrible it can be if the nurse isn't "gifted" in that area!) Do you think it's the same for you? I think once we get started and get beyond the "fear of the unknown" we'll feel much better about it.

[Tim92]

I am starting NS in Jan., and I, too, have a fear of blood. But, what I think I'm really afraid of is hurting someone, since my biggest fear is actually sticking someone for a blood draw. (I know from experience how horrible it can be if the nurse isn't "gifted" in that area!) Do you think it's the same for you? I think once we get started and get beyond the "fear of the unknown" we'll feel much better about it.

Yeah, thanks.

Also, I see your from Ohio, me too!

Where are you training to become a nurse?

[animal1993]

I'm starting at Hondros on Jan. 12th, at the West Chester campus. How about you?

[Tim92]

Scarlet Oaks vocational school.

I hope I get in!

Good luck on your schooling!

[animal1993]

I don't think you'll have too much trouble getting in there. Good luck to you, too!

[talaxandra]

Desensitisation programs for both blood and needle phobias are really successful and usually only require one or two sessions