Nursing type that doesn't involve giving injections and shots

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Hi everyone! I am a new member here! I would just like to know if there is a type or sub type of nursing that doesn't involve the use of needles or injection? I am not saying this because I don't like the feel of injections on me...I am asking this because I don't like giving one on others! Weird right?! Yep...to be honest, i really can't even imagine how i made it and graduated in nursing..but in all honesty...i really can't administer injections for some reason...I do have an anxiety problem and i think that is where it stems from...i assume it came after i graduated because i did get my diploma somehow, hehehe!

I am a none practicing nurse ever since i graduated. I am now 32 years of age and haven't been able to work on my profession ever since because of this anxiety of mine.

Today...i am thinking of trying again(after a long time) to put to good use my diploma. The problem is my anxiety has gotten worse. So my question now is. Is there a nursing job that doesn't involve giving shots? Just thinking of skin testing and putting up an IV line horrifies me now.

This may be quite bizarre but thank you for understanding!

God bless all the good nurses in the world! ?

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Are you seeking help for your anxiety? From your post, this seems to be a bigger problem than shots or lack of nurse employment. The anxiety seems to be almost disabling and the root of the problem.

Your post reminded my of one of my sons. I have a diabetic cat. He needs insulin shots twice a day. My husband and older son have no trouble drawing up insulin and "shooting the cat". The younger one won't even touch a syringe.

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I’m going to agree with the previous poster, you need to get a handle on your anxiety. I suppose it’s possible to have a private duty client that doesn’t need any injections. But, between diabetes and vaccinations, there aren’t going to be many bedside care options.

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Picture in your mind an auto mechanic who knows everything to know about your car but can't use tools to actually fix it...admin, "infomatics," teaching...or maybe truck driving school. Best of luck to you!

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2 hours ago, CheesePimiento said:

Hi everyone! I am a new member here! I would just like to know if there is a type or sub type of nursing that doesn't involve the use of needles or injection? I am not saying this because I don't like the feel of injections on me...I am asking this because I don't like giving one on others! Weird right?! Yep...to be honest, i really can't even imagine how i made it and graduated in nursing..but in all honesty...i really can't administer injections for some reason...I do have an anxiety problem and i think that is where it stems from...i assume it came after i graduated because i did get my diploma somehow, hehehe!

I am a none practicing nurse ever since i graduated. I am now 32 years of age and haven't been able to work on my profession ever since because of this anxiety of mine.

Today...i am thinking of trying again(after a long time) to put to good use my diploma. The problem is my anxiety has gotten worse. So my question now is. Is there a nursing job that doesn't involve giving shots? Just thinking of skin testing and putting up an IV line horrifies me now.

This may be quite bizarre but thank you for understanding!

God bless all the good nurses in the world! ?

I'll be honest...you need to see a counselor and get on medication. You are not safe to practice as a nurse if you cannot take full care of a patient.

Not trying to be mean, but you have to learn to work under pressure. There is no area of nursing where this doesn't exist to some extent.

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You could try school nursing! I worked as an elementary school nurse and never had to give shots or start IVs.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

even as a school nurse, you may have to give insulin or glucagon or epipens.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Pediatric Float, PICU, NICU.
5 hours ago, anikkid333 said:

You could try school nursing! I worked as an elementary school nurse and never had to give shots or start IVs.

Horrible idea for a nurse who has never practiced as a nurse before.

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3 hours ago, mmc51264 said:

even as a school nurse, you may have to give insulin or glucagon or epipens.

That’s true! I didn’t think of that since I never had to administer them. My diabetic students were on insulin pumps so it did require dosing but no needles.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

You graduated into a profession that you are now unable to practice. You need to get professional help to see if there is any way for you to get past this. I know one thing for certain: avoidance does not alleviate anxiety; it feeds it. That's why if there is any chance for you to practice nursing you need to seek help asap.

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Specializes in Mental Health.

When did you graduate?

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Specializes in ER OR LTC Code Blue Trauma Dog.

How well did you do during Sim labs in nursing school? They must have had some kind of skill training that needed to be checked off by your instructor right?

With that said, this fear is not particularly uncommon. It will subside with repeated exposure.

I really think the fear you are experiencing is just a confidence issue. To help build confidence you can do things like practice injecting oranges at home. Oranges are good patients to start IV's too. Confidence comes with practice.

Yeah sure the first injection you give always seems scary to do and I get that completely, but I think once you've given a few injections, you'll find out it's incredibly easy.

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