I'm a total noobie here and am a pre-nursing student. HOWEVER, the reason why I'm posting this in here is because this is directed to General Nursing Students. I heard that you practice injections on each other during nursing school. I was wondering, if the nursing students get screened for HIV or AIDs, etc.? I'm just worried that some student might accidentally stick themselves then stick another person...etc. I've read the horror story on this website about a nurse anesthetist who spread Hepatitis C among his patients: Nurse anesthetist accused of spreading hepatitis C at military hospital - Nursing for Nurses
So, if that guy was able to become a nurse, I'm just getting worried about people who aren't nurses yet and are still practicing injections!
Please tell me there is some sort of control in nursing school.
We practiced injections and IVs on each other. It was a great way to learn--I'd rather practice on a classmate than a patient.
To alleviate your fears about diseases--wear gloves. Every single time you give an injection, any time you may possibly come into contact with bodily fluids. No exceptions. Practice needle safety; never recap used needles, etc. Treat every patient and every situation like you're in contact with a deadly disease and you'll be fine.
Aurora77
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We practiced injections and IVs on each other. It was a great way to learn--I'd rather practice on a classmate than a patient.
To alleviate your fears about diseases--wear gloves. Every single time you give an injection, any time you may possibly come into contact with bodily fluids. No exceptions. Practice needle safety; never recap used needles, etc. Treat every patient and every situation like you're in contact with a deadly disease and you'll be fine.