Any other nursing students with diagnosed disabilities & needs requiring accommodation under the A.D.A.?
Was your school helpful or was the process of getting accommodation difficult?
I am being diagnosed with an "invisible disability" (circadian rhythm disorder, delayed sleep phase type) & will be attempting to work with my program on ways of accommodating my documented needs (all classes/clinical rotations must begin after 12pm).
Hopefully they can work around my medical condition, but I am truly frightened they won't, especially regarding the clinical times (I need a 2-10 pm shift & they currently only offer 6am-2pm). They would need to have an available instructor, a hospital willing to take me during those hours, as well as being alright with my going through rotations apart from the cohort.
The university could also technically claim my requests for accommodation cause the program "undue hardship", leaving me the choice of A) dropping out or B) pursuing legal action in a discrimination suit.
Sigh. Why can't things ever be easy?
Anyone else successfully navigate nursing school with a medical disability? I need inspiration & good vibes!! :)
