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Aug 17, 2008 04:12 PM

Bi Polar and nursing


Hi everyone, I have Bi polar and Im about to start a nursing program, simply because I started a Paramedic class and couldnt keep up there, is anyone esle dealing with the same or similar condition.

Should I continue on? Im lost.

Thanks


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Old Aug 17, 2008, 04:24 PM

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I do know someone personally, dx with bipolar, can't remember what type though, and she was a nurse for over 30 years.

Originally Posted by linda215 View Post
Hi everyone, I have Bi polar and Im about to start a nursing program, simply because I started a Paramedic class and couldnt keep up there, is anyone esle dealing with the same or similar condition.

Should I continue on? Im lost.

Thanks
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from nightmare
Old Aug 17, 2008, 04:29 PM

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Moved to nursing career Advice for more input.
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Old Aug 17, 2008, 07:12 PM

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What do youmean you could keep up with your paramedic classmates? I was an undiagnosed bipolar during my nursing program and it was a struggle for me. I was diagnosed in 1976 and went on medication with very good effect. I came off medication during the 1980's without any impact. In the 1990's I was back on medication and suffering from the swings that accompany bipolar. My physician is talking about taking me off my lithium. I am not sure. Once one is stable on medication, there shouldn't be any problems, except you may miss the highs. And you shouldn't have any problems with which ever program you decide on.

Good luck

Woody
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Old Sep 03, 2008, 10:59 AM

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If your disorder is well managed and stable, I would urge you to go forward. Talk with your doc, listen to her opinion, and be very honest with yourself.

My bigger concern is your dificulty "keeping up" in paramedic school. I hope that you do not think that a nursing eduction is an easier route into healthcare, because it is not. I do not mean to be discouraging, and I do not know you at all, so I am not criticising your choice, I merely suggest that you think about what, specifically, made paramedic training difficult for you, and whether you have overcome that difficulty. If you have, great, go for it!, However, if not, you are going to face the same problem again in nursing school
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Old Sep 03, 2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CountyRat View Post
If your disorder is well managed and stable, I would urge you to go forward. Talk with your doc, listen to her opinion, and be very honest with yourself.

My bigger concern is your dificulty "keeping up" in paramedic school. I hope that you do not think that a nursing eduction is an easier route into healthcare, because it is not. I do not mean to be discouraging, and I do not know you at all, so I am not criticising your choice, I merely suggest that you think about what, specifically, made paramedic training difficult for you, and whether you have overcome that difficulty. If you have, great, go for it!, However, if not, you are going to face the same problem again in nursing school
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