by aspen2010

Hi! I'm a nurse from the Philippines and i want to work in the US. My concern is I have mild scoliosis. Is this going to affect my prospect of getting hired in the US? Also, what are the usual reasons nurses fail medical exams? Thanks.

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

Does your scolio ever interferes with your job as an RN? or daily activities at all? If not, I don't see why you can't pass your medical. take care of your health, don't smoke, drink, or stay up late. think happy thoughts...that will do you good ;-) goodluck!

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

is the dont stay up late really necessary..?

errr... imean...


man, i do that... ;D

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

Originally Posted by bloodytom

is the dont stay up late really necessary..?

errr... imean...


man, i do that... ;D

Dude...it's totally up to you, lol. I won't recommend it if you are close to your medical exams/check ups for U.S. embassy interview. you want to have a clean bill of health, right? study says..people who don't have enough rest or sleep, tend to get sick easily...you're a nurse, Im sure you knew that :-)

I do stay up late too, but not all the time!

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

Originally Posted by RNHawaii34

Does your scolio ever interferes with your job as an RN? or daily activities at all? If not, I don't see why you can't pass your medical. take care of your health, don't smoke, drink, or stay up late. think happy thoughts...that will do you good ;-) goodluck!

Well, no. It isn't that bad. Thanks so much, RNHawaii34! That makes me feel so much better.

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

Originally Posted by aspen2010

Well, no. It isn't that bad. Thanks so much, RNHawaii34! That makes me feel so much better.

If you have no restrictions with working now, then it should not be an issue.

Re: Reasons why nurses fail medical exams..

Originally Posted by suzanne4

If you have no restrictions with working now, then it should not be an issue.

that is so true

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just want to ask what is the usual disease that can be a hindrance not to be permitted or accepted to work in the us?

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what about color bilndness? will it hamper employment?????? i beleive there are three kinds of color blindness..... any nurse here who suffer from color blindness or do you know anyone? please share experience... thanks

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i heard that if you turned out to be hepa-b positive chances are you will not be able to work abroad. how true is this?