bouncing has bounced back

[bouncing]

Previously I posted a thread "bipolar/please help". I had been kicked out of nursing school.

I appealed the decision; I got back in.

I wrote myself a nursing diagnosis of "knowledge deficit r/t under-identifying with the diagnosis".

I also addressed each of 4 points noted in my dismissal from the program.

To those of you who responded to my original post I thank you. The Dean, along with the Chair of the department and ADA co-ordinator decided to reverse the decision - for which I am eternally grateful.

Your responses to my original post were submitted as part of my appeal.

I will definitely stick with allnurses.com; however, I will be changing my username. I have officially outed myself as bouncing, and don't relish the prospect of people with access to my file snooping in on me. That may be a bit paranoid (none the less).

Student nurse and patient both thank you. I intend to review my interventions and follow the plan to the best of my ability. That *@##& patient isn't getting me kicked out again.

[Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN]

Unfortunately, I didn't see your previous thread on getting kicked out, so I don't know the circumstances and the story, but - I'm so happy for you! I'm glad that you had to opportunity to appeal and especially that you got back into the program! I wish you the best of luck! Congratulations on the appeal process turning out the way you hoped it would!

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

I have not seen the thread either but good for you ! Determination always pays off. Defeat is never an option.

[JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN]

I didn't see your previous thread either but glad I found this one and that you are back on the road again. My dad was BP and thought he had hidden it from us for all our growing up years. I knew from the time I was about 5 that my dad would have some severe difficulties with mania and depression every so often and need to spend some time in the local psychiatric ward or jail (he said it was over an unpaid parking ticket --- hmmm). He was an extremely bright man who was involved in his community. Was a youth group leader and coach that mentored many a kid. He also went back to school in his 50s to become a counselor. He would believe he could go off his meds and be fine because he felt terrific and productive in his manic phase. It is a tough chronic mental illness to deal with. Find support with other BPs if you can. You will have way more insight than your classmates into patients' mental health needs and have an understanding of what it is like living with a chronic health condition that makes you reliant on medication and medical professionals. You are going to have to work that much harder than others in your class but feel so much accomplishment when you are finished. I wish you the very best.

[latebloomer74, LPN]

Congrats on getting back in!!! :balloons: