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I'm currently a Pre-Nursing student, and I'm really excited about entering the world of Nursing and being able to care for others. Recently, I found out that one of the members at my church, who just graduated from the medical assistant program, is in a coma. I was told that she got Meningitis while working at a hospital. My mother told me to really think about the Nursing program and that there are risks. I hate hearing these things because Nursing is something I've always wanted to do since I was little. I really don't believe them and rather hear it from actual Nurses who know if this stuff really does happen. So, I guess my question is, should I worry? Is Nursing really safe? Should I worry about catching a disease? Are there certain shots to help protect you? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
mikethern
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It depends what type of nursing you do. If you scrub into surgical cases for example, you are basically guaranteed to be stuck by a needle during your career no matter how skilled you are. But I do agree that you have a better chance of being in a car accident than you do of catching a disease at work.