Day-2-Day/ Traumatic?

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

As far as "fixing the squeamishness" it cant be "fixed" but it gets better over time. Some get used to it fast, others don't. I may not be a HM, but I am a vet tech and I have seen some of the kids that intern with us faint, vomit and basically turn green...my own boys had to get used to it rather fast as we raise livestock and we home butcher...you might find it isn't so much what you see, but the smells...just know it does get easier over time.

Vicks vapor rub is good for smells.. as far as fixing goes alot of hm instructors and idcs would disagree. Im highly reluctant to talk about it simply because the navy is looking real hard at some of the practices employed in the organization. The line between training and hazing is getting very thin and i aint tryñ be a part of that struggle right ñow. Eg is repeatedly exposing someone with a tendency to vag out during needle sticks to venipuncture appropriate? How about giving the guy that hates feces every c diff pt on the floor? Some things are effective but also bring into play moral and legal implications that are above my paygrade. I will say hm is a great rate.. and if you really are too squeamish for pt care and you voice that opposition theres departments you can cruise in that dont involve blood. I.e. patient admin.