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I am HIV positive. Can I be a nurse?


September 29th, 2022

Yes... you need to be ethical and on your meds. Most places can't ask if you are HIV + or -

September 30th, 2022

As long as you follow PPE rules, you are protected as well as your patient. Employers cannot ask you about your HIV status. However, if you are involved in a needlestick incident, they will test you for HIV and Hepatitis in order to protect the you and/or the patient.