Had spleen removed and want to be a nurse

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I had my spleen removed years ago and would like to be a nurse. Do you think this may present a problem?

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Specializes in Inpatient Acute Rehab.

Should be no problem what-so-ever!! Goodluck!!!!!

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Should be no problem what-so-ever!! Goodluck!!!!!

thanks

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Never heard that having a spleen is a prereq for being a nurse. Having a good heart and nerves of steel, maybe...

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Specializes in M/S, OB, Ortho, ICU, Diabetes, QA/PI.

shouldn't be a problem - just stay healthy

my husband has a fraternity brother who had his spleen removed after an MVA and is now a Secret Service man!!

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