Originally Posted by fstop128

hope u have a good health insurance and dental plan. when i first started out in nursing i was in an er, bars kept us very busy. your job will never be boring. try not to get their blood on you. hepatitis and hiv, u need to be mindful about. its easier to catch hepatitis then hiv. hepatitis( there r many types) can stay alive on a dry surface (floor, table, counter, clothing) for days so clean up everything with a bleach/water solution. hiv doesnt stay alive long on the same surfaces. do wash off the blood and other bodily fluids with hot water and soap quickly. i would think your employer has probably gone over the hazards of the job and what to do about them.