ADD, Is it possible for me to still do Nursing?

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Specializes in Cardiology, School Nursing, General.

I'm only a CMA, but I graduated at least 2 years ago and am working as a Medical Aide at a school. At my program, we only had 25 students, dwindling down to 15 at graduation day. We learned how to do injections, blood draws and other basic things. I really love being a Medical aide and would love to be a school nurse, but I'm worried that my ADD will make it harder for me. Frankly, I do take medication, and it's helped, but I still have some issues with organization and such, but I am finding new ways to help myself with that.

I'm currently doing my Pre-req for nursing at University of Houston and I'm only at least a year away to be able to try to apply for a nursing program.

Is it possible for me to do Nursing? I had issues with bullying at my old workplace mainly and I do blame it on the ADD, and that worries me.

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

If you love being a Medical Aide, would love to be a School Nurse, and are working on improving your organizational skills, you have my support, Amethya!

The very best to you in your endeavors!

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Many people working in the medical field have ADD, including myself. Don't label yourself or use it as an excuse to not succeed. You can do it!

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Specializes in Adult Primary Care.

YES, it is absolutely possible.

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