I did it! This morning I gave my first intramuscular injection! We all went into class thinking we'd be giving shots in the arm, only to find out that our target site was actually the hip (ventral gluteal location). We practiced finding the right spot and injected saline into pin cushions, then finally got into pairs for the actual injection. I was the very first "patient," lying in bed on my side, and everyone in my group was impressed at how brave and composed I was while getting my shot. What they don't know is that the entire time I was mentally preparing for my turn and wasn't really paying attention! It's a tad disconcerting how we are supposed to jab the needle in so quickly, like a dart, but once I did it, it was kind of fun! So now that I'm officially signed off at Chemeketa for giving IM injections, I can give them at the hospital during my clinical if the opportunity arises. And I'm all ready for my flu clinics in early November. Bring it on!
Okay, now I have to go. My second major exam is tomorrow morning and I still don't have a firm grasp of the "critical thinking" testing style. Kevin's in Oklahoma all week so I have no reason not to study all day!
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Did anyone faint during this exercise? In my long list of "fainting inducers", just the sight of a needle would rank number one I believe. If someone says they don't like the sight of a needle, take it seriously or at least make sure they are sitting down when you come at them with one.
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