Harmony4All

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1. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

   Thank you Coast2Coast, I completely understand how the "closed eyes" can quickly spring out of control. I'll also take your advice on training myself not to take naps. The issue I have is that I only have two clinical days. Those days I get up at ...

2. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All posted a topic in Disabilities

   Hi, I am currently in nursing school with two semesters left (not counting the one I am currently in). I have been diagnosed with Narcolepsy about 4 years ago (before I even started nursing school). I have noticed that due to my disorder, I have been...

3. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

   Narcolepsy, or Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, is harder to "get under control" then most would think. I did not "fall asleep" during the meeting, I only shut my eyes to rest them. I was still swiveling my chair back and forth as to show that I was n...

4. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

   I think most people, when hearing the word "Narcolepsy" automatically assume that all narcoleptics fall asleep unexpectedly. That is not the case for me. Mine is more classified as "Excessive Daytime Sleepiness" as I have never fallen asleep and I ...

5. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All replied to Harmony4All's topic in General Students

   Yes, I can practice as a nurse with this disorder and it's not as extreme as some may think. I have never fallen asleep except when I am in bed at night or while taking a nap. I have medication that assists me in staying alert.

6. Should I tell my nursing school about my disorder?

   Harmony4All posted a topic in General Students

   Hi, I am currently in nursing school with two semesters left (not counting the one I am currently in). I have been diagnosed with Narcolepsy about 4 years ago (before I even started nursing school). I have noticed that due to my disorder, I have be...