Am I able to become a RN

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I got injured in a auto accident over a month ago. I have minor neck and back pain even now. It comes and goes especially when I lift. I am required to see a physical therapist. Are my nursing days are over?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Your prognosis and any restrictions you may have are something that you will need to discuss with your healthcare team. There is a great variety of injuries and any restrictions, if any, they may lead to. It's not something this forum can really speculate on.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

Your future in Nursing is something no one can predict, based on a few lines posted online.

These are questions to ask of your healthcare provider, who can perform the necessary H&P and evaluation and follow-up.

Please make an appointment.

Hopefully after being seen, you will be on the road to healing.

If Nursing is something your healthcare provider discourages, for physical limitations, the sooner you know, the sooner you can explore other career avenues.

No one on this board, per the Terms of Service, may offer medical advice.

It is actually in your best interests to not accept any medical advice from an unknown person on the internet.

Wishing you all the best.

Closing this now.

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