I know plebes are given all of the shots they need on i-day, but I'm wondering how they handle plebes that consent when their body doesn't. How do they handle plebes that pull away or jerk from needles? (Or other reactions, needles are a common fear that everyone handles differently) I realize it's something they have to go through, but will the doctor/nurse help them get through it or will the plebe just be disqualified?
Needles on I-Day
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Push-ups is the preferred after shot therapy, it is a good distraction from any mental angst as well
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Don't sweat it .even the toughest (or those that think they are toughest) can fear needles.
For some, the stress of I-Day may cause a reaction that they've never had before .
The good news is that tens of thousands have gone through this before, and there are very few surprises to the USNA team that executes I-Day. And even when there are surprises, the Officers and Midshipman involved are pretty damn good at adjusting.
For some, the stress of I-Day may cause a reaction that they've never had before .
The good news is that tens of thousands have gone through this before, and there are very few surprises to the USNA team that executes I-Day. And even when there are surprises, the Officers and Midshipman involved are pretty damn good at adjusting.