I Contracted HIV

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I came here to post because I've just felt very sad for the last few days. I graduated in May 2008 and started in the ER at a local hospital. In October I was trying to start an IV on a man who came in and accidently pricked myself! We started all the usual protocol for this type of event as soon as it happened. I continued to be tested, but this Tuesday I got a call from the doc to come in. I'm now HIV+. I know its not the end of the world with all the advance they've made and what not, but I'm still very sad...especially since I've always dreamed of being a mother to many children. This may also affect my work. I've been on approved leave since finding out. Just had to vent about this guys. Thanks.

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I am so sorry to hear that. My heart goes out to you!

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Sarah,

I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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Specializes in HIV/AIDS, PSYCH.

I am very sorry this has happened to you...your in my prayers. GOD BLESS

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oh sarah honey, i'm so very sorry.

take all the time you need, to grieve and recover.

you still have your whole life ahead of you.

hang in there, sweetie.

tremendous advances have been made with hiv, with many more to come...

and soon, too.

many loving hugs,

leslie

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

That's very upseting to hear of your bad luck! Thankfully, as you say, treatments have made great strides. God Bless you.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I am so very sorry. New treatments are always on the near horizon. Hang in there and do all you can to live a full life. I wish you the best.....I am sad for you.

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Specializes in NICU.

I'm so sorry to hear your plight. My heart goes out to you!!! I know you are a strong woman because you are a nurse. Don't give up!!!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

i am very sorry to hear this...thank you for sharing your story

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

my last year as a nursing student, i pricked myself accidentally with a glucometer needle. this was after i took the guy's blood glucose with it. i checked his PMH in the chart for hiv or related conditions and there was nothing. i never reported this. I was embarassed for being so careless and wanted to hide this happened. but ever since it is something that worries me and keeps me up at night. i know i need to get tested. i am so afriad of the results. Sarah, you said you had multiple HIV tests, how many did it take to find out you were HIV positive?

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Oh, Sarah.

{{{Sarah}}}

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Specializes in Med surg, Critical Care, LTC.

Sarah, you're very brave - you're facing this with a great attitude, and I think that's half the battle! God bless you, and keep us posted. As earl said, take some time to grieve and some time to relax - there are many motherless children out there who would be lucky to call you "Mom".

Blessings

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