jasonhbaum

Hello. I just joined this site and I am hoping I can get some valuable information. I am a telecommunications engineer and I am considering a career change into nursing. I am wondering if you really 'get used to' some of the things you see. I am not sure if I will get queesy or sick if I see an open wound or something like that. I have been doing a few days of job shadowing where I spend the day with nurses in different hospitals and on all kinds of floors. So far I havent seen anything too bad. Has anyone ever gotten ill when they see wounds, blood etc then eventually you get over it? Thanks - Jason

I am in a simlar boat as you. One way to at least get a very small taste of what nursing can be like is to do some job shadowing. I live in Pittsburgh so I have been able to spend a few days paired with a nurse and following them for the day. It helps to see if you are going to be able to handle some of the things you will see.