Faith1970

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1. Standards of Care

   Faith1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am having difficulty with my new job. I am trying to learn the policies and how to deliver patient care. I have been a nurse for 6 years. I worked at a wonderful facility that was very nurse friendly and encouraged growth and education. I was taugh...

2. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

   Faith1970 replied to Faith1970's topic in Stress 101

   I tested negative for HIV and hepatitis C on my 12 week test. Thank you for the support and kind words.

3. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

   Faith1970 replied to Faith1970's topic in Stress 101

   Yes, I am a Christian. I have been praying. I would take the burden of being sick, I just don't want to hurt anyone else. It would kill me. I am not a young mom. I am 43 and she is my unplanned blessing and I love her more than anything. She has fill...

4. Needle stick from HIV negative source

   Faith1970 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I think I posted in the wrong forum, so I am posting here. I really need some support and prayers. I pricked my finger with a 20 gauge needle after inserting an IV. The patient tested HIV negative and was Hepatitis C positive. I did not receive PEP. ...

5. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

   Faith1970 replied to Faith1970's topic in Stress 101

   Yes, I was tested for hepatitis c and was negative. Hepatitis C is not transmitted through breast milk. I had to consult the PEPline after my needle stick. I was not given PEP because patient was HIV negative. I was told by the physician at the PEPli...

6. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

   Faith1970 replied to Faith1970's topic in Stress 101

   I am breastfeeding and I am scared the patient could have been in the window period and HIV antibodies may not be detectable yet. Of course I googled symptoms of acute retroviral syndrome and I'm scared my baby had ARS because of her viral rash.

7. Paralyzed with fear over needle stick

   Faith1970 posted a topic in Stress 101

   I pricked my finger with a 20 gauge needle after inserting the IV. The patient tested HIV negative and Hepatitis C positive. I did not receive PEP. The PEP guidelines state it's not necessary to determine if source is in the window period and that no...