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Thanks for all the suggestions! The first poster was right, I was totally in my own head. I had absolutely no problems in L&D. In fact, I came out thinking how amazing it was. I will admit, during my first one, I was so nervous. Once I got that done and over with, I was ready to see as much as possible! It was the best clinical I've had so far! I got to do and see so much! Unfortunately, during my med surg clinical, I didn't really have the opportunity to see any surgeries only a few minor procedures. One of my fellow students was able to see a BKA! :0 I am not usually squeamish, but I also had not observed a surgery until now. I was just unsure how I was going to handle it and didn't want to be THAT girl that passed out lol :) I did make sure to eat a good breakfast, exercise and I brought plenty of little healthy snacks that I could stuff in my pockets.

You're right, I am totally over thinking it! I'm just nervous. Thanks for the suggestions!

Hi there! I am a nursing student going into my OB clinical rotation. I am very nervous for many reasons... 1) I don't have kids yet and 2) we are likely to see a lady partsl delivery and/or C-section. I have never had the opportunity to observe any kind of surgery and I am terrified at the possibility of passing out! Honestly even the thought of seeing a live lady partsl delivery scares me! I don't have any issues seeing blood or doing things like IV's and such with needles. I have seen a few procedures like a bone marrow biopsy but nothing that was an actual surgery. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had some advice for me??? I know to eat a good breakfast before clinical but is there any other tips/tricks you may have? Thanks in advanced! - A terrified nursing student :)