blind from right eye

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I wanted to know if I can be a nurse??? its been my dream to be a nurse and I will do whatever it takes to be one. I had a retina reattachment sugery so I can only see shadows and not allowed to pick up heavy objects cause it can reattach but its been a while since I had sugery I want to be a RN then become a Surgical Practitsioner Nurse

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I would think that there would be accommodations for this. I would have conversation with the nursing director of whatever school it is you would like to attend. There are disability based accommodations that are protected by law. I would research what those are in your state (some are federally protected).

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This may have some information you could find useful.

Best wishes.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

What is your weight lifting limit?

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How long ago was the surgery? Weight restrictions aren't meant to last forever.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
How long ago was the surgery? Weight restrictions aren't meant to last forever.

Sometimes they are, as in total knee replacements. I think retinal detachment restrictions may be permanent.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Moved to our Nurses With Disabilities forum for expert advice.

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