worldnurse2000

Oh, my heart goes out to you. From your description ("vials upon vials of IV pain killers (morphine,...)" and "track marks up and down her arms") it sounds like an awful situation to find yoruself in but one that needs some kind of action. I agree with previous posts that suggest accessing supports for yourself and then taking steps to help your mother (and her patients, her co-workers). Hoping you are able to find what you need to help you work through this challenge. Kam

I think you can help yourself to answer that question by deciding not only what it is about nursing that appeals to you, but also if the cost (emotional, time, and financial if counselling is involved) of working through the blood phobia is worth working in a professional with a relatively high potential for exposure to blood. If you have not already done so, you could help the decision making process by researching and interviewing nurses in different specialty areas and professionals in healthcare or other jobs that require compassion and caring but have less potential for exposure to blood. Good luck in your decision making process.