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.

Sarah,

My heart goes out to you! I will keep you in my prayers!! Remember to keep God first!

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Ortho/HH/Radiology-Now Retired.

((((Sarah))))

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Specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.

Sara, I am so sorry. As an IV nurse since 1988 I know the true risk nurses face every day. I have always fought for a passive IV catheter,without the ability to bypass the safety mechanism for health care workers as well as much more training for nurses. I can not stand the fact that you were hurt when it could have been prevented.

Now that it has happened you need to educate yourself and remember that treatments are so much better now. LOOK at Magic Johnson...he is well and runs a very successful business and has a happy and healthy life...he does it and you can too!!!!!

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Specializes in Med-surg; OB/Well baby; pulmonology; RTS.

I'm so sorry this happened to you.

Find a health care provider who is competent and compassionate when working with HIV + patients. And with excellent medical care and supervision, it is still possible for you to have children.

Thinking of you!

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My DEEP prayers are with you. It nearly made me cry to find out that happened to you. I do, however, have an idea. Please private message me so that we can speak, as I am a new member and I'm not sure how to send you an email. God Bless You

((((HUGS))))

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Specializes in Cardiac/Telemetry.
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?

I know of someone just like you. :(

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Keep your chin up, hun!

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We're all pulling for you....

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Hello Sarah,

I am sending you prayers and positive thoughts. Please do get tested again, please get some counselling, and recommit to a healthy life style. There is a future for you, remember He does not close a door unless He opens a window.

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Words cannot even begin express how sorry I am to hear this :( Put your trust in God. May He Bless and comfort you during this time. :heartbeat

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Sarah - I am so sorry - (((((Sarah))))

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I cry with you and I feel your pain. I have sisters with HIV but all we hope for is always a miracle. HUNG in there and pray for a miracle.

may God heal your soul Sarah

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