shaymc33 LVN

It is not taught anymore to aspirate giving IM injections if you do them in the recommended sites due to lack of large blood vessels. That being said, if you aren't sure, it will never hurt!

I have to say all the experience I have had as a nurse has been very positive! I am an LVN, so some say they are faced with "not a real nurse", but again, I have never faced this! I suppose it depends on where you work. Don't let clinicals define how...