Should I become a nurse???

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Help needed! I have been accepted into an RN program starting in the Fall. This is what I have worked for these past few years. I'm very compassionate, conscientious, and have excellent grades. However, I have never worked with patients hands-on and I am terrified of catching a disease from a needlestick injury! I am a very emotionally sensitive person and in some aspects I think that would make me a good nurse, but I may have to much of a "fearful" or anxious personality. What do you think? Is this something that everyone feels at first and you overcome it? I have never drawn blood, given shots, started IV's, etc, and I just hope I would be as good at it as I am with the books. I just hope I am not shaky or clumsy and stick myself!! Any input greatly appreciated!!

Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

it's normal to have fear of the unknown. many people starting in your nursing program have never done a shot , gave a enema, or a bed bath, many students have no idea what nurses really do when they start the program. it's okay to feel that way. when i started nursing school i had no idea what the heck i was doing. i am glad i went into it i love my patients and i as time went on i felt it was the right choice. you can get into the program and see if it's for you.. if not .. then don't contuine. many people get into the nursing program and then find out it's not what they want and quit. thats okay. happens all the time... you may find you like it.

Specializes in M/S, Tele, PCU, ICU, Cath, EP.

Everyone has their own fears when starting a new career, and nursing has it's own unique set of fears. I remember my first clinical, I was so scared, I wouldn't go in the room without my instructor. I was terrified that I was going to do something to inavertently hurt the patient....lol Fastforward 7 years, I am a travel nurse who has worked in PCU, ICU, EP and Cath. I look back and laugh at those early days. So, if it is something that you truly want to do, the fears will work themselves out. Good luck!!

I know this is almost 4 years later.... but I'm in the same situation as you. How did everything turn out? Did everything turn out ok? I am a CNA, and I am almost done with my RN program...... but I still have the same fears that you did. I'm hoping you might be able to help me out a little :)

Specializes in LTC, Med-Surg, IMCU/Tele, HH/CM.

The first time I gave a saline injection to another student in school, with a sub-q needle, I cried.

Feeling anxious is perfectly normal! In fact, if you didn't feel some anxiety I'd be worried.

I wish you well on your journey to becoming a nurse, because the fact that you care is the most important one!

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