Any nurses or nursing students out there who have cerebral palsy?

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I am a pre-nursing student that is getting ready to apply to nursing school next year and I happen to have a mild form of CP that affects my lower extremities.

I would like to know:

**What are your experiences as a nurse or nursing student with cp; in clinicals, in the workplace; how do/did you deal with your physical limitations on the job and in clinicals; how did you go about disclosing information about the cp in the interview process in school and on the job and getting accomodations (if needed and what type); how was the process of getting a job and what type of specialties have you guys worked in or are working in? Do you work part-time or full -time? Do/Did any of you work while in nursing school, have any previous health care experience? How was that experience?

Also if you guys have any suggestions that has helped you guys in your nursing journey that could help me in school and on the job or just in general, that would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks guys!!

Yes just go for it, I’m sure you’ll find ways to adapt. There are also so many different areas of nursing that you can go into that might work better with the CP. Good luck! 

I have Cerebral Palsy that affects my right side. I'm also wondering if I am "fit for duty" pursuing nursing with CP. 

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