Not Able to Become A Nurse

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In high school, it was extremely hard to focus, I would sit in the front of the class, no difference. I have problems with attention, focusing, and mostly reading. I don't know how I'm suppose to learn! I cant focus, I would cry everyday because it was nearly impossible. I have reading problems. Not exaggerating, but 4 sentences takes me 2-3 minutes to read. To actually understand it. I was diagnosed with ADD yesterday, and I went to a pediatrician, I had to do an MRI scan, and they found out I had severe lambdoid synostosis, flattening of one side of my head, I have brain dysfunction in the parietal lobe.

Would I still be able to become a nurse?

Would I even make it through a fast paced program, only ones available over here.

I'm sad, depressed, have brain dysfunction...

I always use to wonder why simple things were so hard to me, I accomplish 15min tasks in about an hour.

I was diagnosed with ADD and today's first time taking them...

No help, and I don't think they would really help since my right parietal lobe brain is small and damaged.

Meds aren't going to help, because even when I am interested in a book, it's so hard to understand it becomes nearly impossible.

Specializes in Emergency.

I would look into the options your school has for people with learning disabilities. I can't comment on whether or not it would be possible for you to become a nurse or not, since I don't know that much about your condition, etc...

But, maybe talk to people in the special education office at your college or university and see what they have for you. I know a lot of colleges have services like note taking, tutoring and extra help. Maybe that might be something that you could do, or at least look into.

best of luck.

Specializes in Cath Lab/ ICU.

It's not about whether you could make it through nursing school, but can you work as a nurse?

Sometimes I have pages of new orders handwritten by Drs that are messy. I have to document pages and pages of care plans, assessment charting, vitals, I&Os..I have to concentrate on many different things at once. My patients lives depend on it.

I know plenty of nurses with ADD. So you really need to know how you are with treatment. I don't know about the other diagnoses...

As it is now, based on what you've told us, you are not safe to be a nurse. It's a position that requires much concentration and focus.

You can still help people by working as a certified nursing assistant. Look into that healthcare option.

It's not about whether you could make it through nursing school, but can you work as a nurse?

Sometimes I have pages of new orders handwritten by Drs that are messy. I have to document pages and pages of care plans, assessment charting, vitals, I&Os..I have to concentrate on many different things at once. My patients lives depend on it.

I know plenty of nurses with ADD. So you really need to know how you are with treatment. I don't know about the other diagnoses...

As it is now, based on what you've told us, you are not safe to be a nurse. It's a position that requires much concentration and focus.

Could I use a PDA? If I made it through nursing school, wouldn't that mean I could work as a nurse, because there is clinical's in nursing school.

Hopefully meds work or fml i quit life. Not gonna bother living if im meant for mcdonalds.

Specializes in Emergency.
Could I use a PDA? If I made it through nursing school, wouldn't that mean I could work as a nurse, because there is clinical's in nursing school.

Hopefully meds work or fml i quit life. Not gonna bother living if im meant for mcdonalds.

If you passed nursing school, then you'd also need to pass NCLEX to be able to work as a nurse.

:( I'm sorry you are so stressed out over this.

Specializes in Private Practice- wellness center.

First and foremost- talk to someone about the FML statement. Seriously. Nursing may be your dream, but there are other good careers out there.

Secondly- give your meds a chance to work. Just because you took one today doesn't mean you're going to feel a difference in an hour or so. KWIM?

Specializes in Med/Surg Oncology.

First of all don't give up hope yet. Talk to your Dr. and see what options you have medically and give yourself some time to adjust to the news. And remember nursing is just one area of healthcare and there are other options to explore. Being a CNA is a rewarding career and you have alot more patient interaction. CNA's are part of the nursing team and you should always be proud to be one. Good luck and keep posting and let us know how you are.:smokin:

How old are you?

Have you discussed your aspirations with anyone outside of allnurses.com? If so, what do they tell you?

I'm red-green color blind which disqualifies me medically from doing what I really want to do in life. Instead, I'm here. It happens. Just try to find something else to pass your days. You might skip from job to job like I did until you find something you're at least minimally content with to pay the bills.

First and foremost- talk to someone about the FML statement. Seriously. Nursing may be your dream, but there are other good careers out there.

Secondly- give your meds a chance to work. Just because you took one today doesn't mean you're going to feel a difference in an hour or so. KWIM?

I most likely wouldn't feel one in the next 4 hours or so. It's only 5mg of Adderall XR, which is half of 5mg of Adderall IR. I'm just saying hopefully they will work when I get a higher dose. I am giving my meds a chance KWIM?

I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged, but don't give up on health care altogether, if nursing can't happen. There are lots of other roles than nursing that involve patient care.

I am not a nurse, but I've spent a LOT of time in the hospital with a family member. In my opinion, all the people that came in contact with us were providing patient care: chaplains, housekeeping, nurses, dietary, CNAs, PCTs, patient transporters, doctors, physical therapists, unit secretaries, and all kinds of technicians. Every one of them provides some type of patient care and all of those jobs are valuable and necessary.

Maybe you can arrange to talk to career/guidance counselors at your community college or to the HR department at a local hospital. They should be able to tell you what skills and schooling are needed for the various health care jobs.

I know it stinks to have your plans squashed, but sometimes life serves up lemons so you just have to make lemonade...

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