How to give an injection?

PurpleLVN · Dec 29, 2009

Don't worry...You will be taught the proper way to give injections! The different gauges of the needle, the 5 rights, the proper areas for injections,etc... You'll do fine. As time goes by you'll be a pro!:)

mamamerlee, LPN · Dec 29, 2009

Everything you need to know will be taught to you. There are a variety of types of injections, and each will be taught, explained, demonstrated and reviewed many times. There is little reason to worry about injections, and there will be many, many other procedures to learn, as well. Unfortunately, we will still sometimes have to do things that may be uncomfortable, or even painful, as part of the job. Unless you have a desk job, it would be hard to avoid all of the possibilities.

Keep in mind that the ultimate outcome is good patient care.

Best wishes on your journey through school.

belle87RN · Dec 29, 2009

The above two are correct, you will be taught the best ways to give injections in schools and the patient rights. I was scared at first too but there are a lot of ways to reduce pain with injections. One of the best ways to reduce discomfort is to switch your needles. Use one need to draw up the medication from the vial and another to give it. I usually use an 18 gauge (a large bore) needle to draw up a medication cause it's a lot easier, then use a 22-24 gauge to give the med. Those are my suggestions, but don't fret you'll learn everything you need to know in school. And if you can start working at a medical facility now and find a nurse to take you under their wing. I have nurses at my work that have done that for me and have really helped me out through school, their encouragement and support has meant a lot to me and I have learned so much from them.

ScrubsnStuff · Dec 29, 2009

you really don't have anything to worry about. the best way you will learn is on going experience on the job. watch and learn from your mentors.

delilas · Dec 29, 2009

Don't worry about that! Honestly, out of the things you learn to do just for LPN - such as catheters - injections are simpler and less painful. Caring about the pain you do or do not cause would only help you be a more conscientious nurse, which is a good thing.

rn2bnwi, BSN, RN · Dec 29, 2009

I agree with others, once you learn the skill its really not as daunting as you think its going to be. In my last clinical i was giving vaccines to newborns every day....and the first time i held the tiny leg and looked at the size of my needle in compairison that fear came rushing back.. but they did fine and if you follow your 6 rights of med adminstration and the procedure /skill your taught you will be in good shape . :) good luck