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I took the physical today, for my new CNA job and everything was wonderful, the nurse was excellent, but it was revealed that I am "green, red deficient" 2 pages of the color blind test booklet were a smaze a couldn't tell the numbers in. I know about this, and the only place I notice I have it is on the number tests. It denied me a military occuption of working with electronics (colored wires being an issue)

Is anyone else "green red dificient" and can tell me where they have trouble, (like with urine color ID, like it was explained) :confused:

PLease let me know if anyone else is "green red dificient" colorblind. :(

Now I'm all nervous and wondering if I'll be restricted from some important positions because of my color sight :confused:

Anybody?

If men are the only ones affected by color blindness, why did they test all the women in my nursing glass and they test everyone for color blindness for driving licenses also.

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Brandy - what is the breathalyzer for...are people coming in drunk? Seriously.

They gave me the TB test (had it checked today) and they drew blood to see if I had the measiles or chixpot. They also sprayed that sweet mist on me with the hood on. I told them I could still detect that the air was sweet. I didn't get a hep titer, they went ahead and started the 3 shot vaccination process. Of course the piss test, and for that I had to choose 2 containers...one to pee in, and one that the tests would be performed in. I read the 3rd from the bottom line on the eye chart okay, and even dabbled in the second from the botttom line.

I really appreciate talking about this as I am extremely excited to be at this point of entry.

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Ooooo, Now I know why you wear those black leather pants with the white shirt...Sorry mario, couldn't resist.

I would think if you know about the possible problem with identification of certain tests or items you could just ask another nurse to verify your results. What's the big deal?? Just ask for a second opinion. I've done it with the hemocult slides and I'm not even color blind! Just make a minor accomodation for yourself to cope with the very minor deficit. Your intellegence in the matter is knowing about it and making the accomodation. It's like, not knowing the answer but being able to find or get the answer, makes you just as smart! Hugs.

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Ah, Mario,

I have seen you use many photos of urself during the past months, but I have to ask about the one with long black hair. Is this you and are you wearing lipstick?

If it is and your making a statement, then I have to say congrat on being so comfortable and brave about your sexuality.

If I am wrong I am sorry and will delete this posting.

Zhakrin

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Zharkin - erm, my hair is not black. This picture is distorded, probably the worst to date.

I plan to quit posting my face and "my one day with a digital camera."

I changed my face avatar again.

This is the only time in my life i could let me hair grow. I was an apartment manager, and knew they would fire me at any rate. It was fun to use those little clips, and I would notice I'd have to buy them from time to time.

Also, my life IS a statement, caputured :-(

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When I get my ID from work, I will scan my pic from that and quit. :-)

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Mario,

I have worked with a number of nurses who had one or more color deficiencies. It has not been a problem. As far as test strips go I have not seen nurses use them in years. Except for some casual screening in an MD's office. Remember you are seldom alone and can always ask someone else if color distinction is important in a situation. It will not stop you in this profession.

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Mario, I love all those pictures! I think you are so cute, and your posts tell me you are intellegent and kind to boot! If you are single, I would vote you most eligible bachelor on the BB! Please don't get boring with just one photo! Please??

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I will quit changing my avatar. Thank you for the kind words. Nursing Bulletin Board :-)

Besides, all nurses are married female, or have steady boyfriends forever amen

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originally posted by mario_ragucci

i will quit changing my avatar. thank you for the kind words. nursing bulletin board :-)

besides, all nurses are married female, or have steady boyfriends forever amen

i so enjoy looking forward to your new avatars...you've got such an funny sense of humor which a lot of us do appreciate. i hope you'll reconsider...don't let one person's inconsiderate comment make you feel any less for having the courage to display your image...the h*ll with them.

besides, i'm one of those females whose single & haven't had a boyfriend in the last...let's see....7 years :eek: now do to working full time & being in the reserves as well as going back to school full time to obtain my bsn degree...i still plan to return for my msn & specialize as an anesthetist.

mario, for people like me...who have no social life...continue to change your pics & i'll continue to be amused. - moe :kiss

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