I'm not sure what's worse: that I volunteered to go first because I was so excited, or that my sister will be embarrassed that I couldn't handle 1 measly needle!!
I couldn't tell you why it happened. I've had IM's before, so I wasn't anxious. I rolled up my sleeve, watched my partner put it in, and all of sudden everything went dizzy. I felt sweaty, hot, and nauseous. Then, in a whim of brilliance, I decided I needed to go to the washroom so I could walk it off. I made it to the door, then slumped to my butt as I couldn't even see straight. Somehow, with the help of the firefighter/paramedic duo in our class (husband & wife), I managed to walk back to the bed and just rest until it passed. I remember bits of pieces, so I didn't completely black out, but man oh man.... it was the worst feeling ever.
Who knows why it happened. I had breakfast, felt gung-ho about lab, slept well last night, and feel healthy. My instructor took my BP about 20 mins after I was able to walk around, and it was at 92/60, which is significantly lower than my usually 110/whatever. But I couldn't tell you why it dropped so low!
Ah, well - I guess it's story I can laugh at in a few years. Plus, I gave the other students a chance to practice their 'nursey' skills... LOL. For now, I am trying not to die in embarrassment. For being a go-getter type of person, this is pretty hard to admit to. But on the plus side, the rest of today can only improve!!
D.
2 comments:
Oh my goodness!!! I had to laugh when I read your blog! and I'm surprised because you have never reacted to needles before! It's a horrible feeling getting dizzy and sweaty. At least now you know how your patients may react! Loved reading your blog though!
Lol! I love it Danielle! It is much more fun giving needles then receiving them for sure ;)
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