title: Starting out - conquering your fears is key to helping others overcome theirs.
abstract: During my time on a surgical ward I was allocated a placement in theatres. As soon as my mentor mentioned it, I felt anxious. I went home and worried all night. I did not know what to expect in theatre. What if I fainted?
authors.affiliation: University of Salford.
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Foran