elen2018

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1. Exposure question!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Students

   Thank you for your reply it made me feel better. I try to be as careful as I can and wash my hands often. Thanks again!

2. Exposure question!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Students

   Thank u! I just worry beside I have an infant at home and I’m not really sure If gastric secretions are infectious or not. But yeah just making sure!

3. Exposure question!

   elen2018 posted a topic in General Students

   I was checking gastric residual of a patients peg tube and I got some of the residual on my wrist. I washed my hands immediately and I don’t see any cuts or openings of my skin in that area. Should I be worried about possibly contracting something fr...

4. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   Oh oops! Thanks for the heads up. I had a feeling that something was wrong haha yes I need to stop for my own sanity. I'm so glad I found this site. You are all so nice. I really admire you all. Cant wait to be a nurse myself one day. Thanks again fo...

5. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   That's what I keep hearing but then I'll read something that says there's a small chance. That's why I wanted to hear from nurses because I feel like I can trust them. Thank you for commenting.

6. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   Wow I'm glad to hear your ok and everything worked out for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your stories with me. They definitely helped me feel better. Deep down I know my chances are low but just the chance scares me you know? But yeah i...

7. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   Yes I could not agree with you more. I hope I will be more confident throughout my career. I guess that will come in time and experience. Oh trust me that will never happen again! Your knowledge is very helpful and needed. Thank you for sharing it.

8. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   It's funny you say that because I actually put the sanitizer on and waited to feel a sting which I never did lol thank you for your considerate and empathetic reply. I was hoping at least one person would take it easy on me. Thanks again you definite...

9. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

   elen2018 replied to elen2018's topic in General Nursing

   Yeah I definelty am trying to! Thanks for your reply.

10. Blood exposure worried sick need advice from experienced nurses desperately!!

    elen2018 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am a medical assistant going to school for nursing. While I was working I accidentally picked up a dirty suction tip with my bare hands thinking it was clean. When I looked down I noticed two drops of blood on my index finger. I immediately ...

11. Socially needy coworkers

    elen2018 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have a question/thread I want to post and can not figure out how to do it even with the help information. Can someone help me please?