HIV needle stick

I am beyond freaking out about this. I am a home health nurse. Out of all the people I have stuck, I get pricked by a HIV + patient's needle. I was being too careful. Does anyone know whats the chances of me actually contracting hiv fom this?? It didn't break skin, but for sure pricked me.
We can not give medical advice per AN TOS however, there is a protocol that your company has. You need to have conversation with them about this immediately. If they do not, I would see your primary care MD sooner rather than later.

Have you reported to your employer? Have you reviewed cdc guidelines regarding exposure on intact skin?

Quote from Kyliemarie8588I am beyond freaking out about this. I am a home health nurse. Out of all the people I have stuck, I get pricked by a HIV + patient's needle. I was being too careful. Does anyone know whats the chances of me actually contracting hiv fom this?? It didn't break skin, but for sure pricked me.

Thanks for your responses. I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I'm looking for reassurance. I don't believe it broke skin and the needle was not visibly bloody as I completley missed the vein. I may be over reacting, but to me this seems like something to overreact about. It was more like a graze, but with a slight prick to my forearm.

I would report this immediately. Even if it's nothing this was certainly a near miss that needs to be reported perhaps to help you in the future and possibly other employees.

It was reported right after it occurred. Blood was drawn. Policies and procedures were followed. Again, I was just looking for reassurance.

What type of needle are we talking about?

Quote from Kyliemarie8588I am beyond freaking out about this. I am a home health nurse. Out of all the people I have stuck, I get pricked by a HIV + patient's needle. I was being too careful. Does anyone know whats the chances of me actually contracting hiv fom this?? It didn't break skin, but for sure pricked me.

No medical advice but I think you can check into statistically what is considered an exposure.

Quote from Kyliemarie8588I am beyond freaking out about this. I am a home health nurse. Out of all the people I have stuck, I get pricked by a HIV + patient's needle. I was being too careful. Does anyone know whats the chances of me actually contracting hiv fom this?? It didn't break skin, but for sure pricked me.

How was the viral load? If very low, your odds are much improved, even with a severe stick.

Quote from Kyliemarie8588I am beyond freaking out about this. I am a home health nurse. Out of all the people I have stuck, I get pricked by a HIV + patient's needle. I was being too careful. Does anyone know whats the chances of me actually contracting hiv fom this?? It didn't break skin, but for sure pricked me.