Depression and License

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Hi All,

I'm new to the boards and an RN student. I need help for clinical depression and GAD but have put it off because I am afraid it will adversely affect my ability to get a nursing license and/or an RN position. Any thoughts? I am really "functional" (3.9 GPA, full-time STNA job), but my internal anguish and worry can be so painful. Please reply. Thanks in advance.:heartbeat

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I think that you're better off getting the help that you need...as opposed to "putting it off."

(I'm speaking from experience...I dealt with severe depression three years ago & weaned myself off medication...I finally just started seeing a therapist again when I found out that I was accepted into my RN program.)

Basically, I think that you need to seek the help that you need. I'm sure that other posters on here will tell you the same.

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I agree that you need to seek help. I also have depression and have been on meds for it for at least 10 years. I live in texas and the txbon states that if you have bipolar, borderline or any psychotic disorders it must be disclosed and must file declaratory order. Our director at NS told us they recently added major depression to this list. This means that I will have to file a declaratory order including verification from my psychiatrist and letters of recommendation. I have a 3.8 and I am very motivated. In fact, school has really helped me. I have also changed my way of thinking and it has really helped. Get help!:heartbeat:nurse::heartbeat

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Specializes in Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.

Get the help that you need. It won't keep from from getting licensed or finding a job. I had one classmate who was involuntarily committed for severe depression and suicidality, and another who was undergoing treatment for borderline personality disorder. Both passed NCLEX, both found work. Both, in my opinion, excellent nurses because they got help and straightened their lives out.

It's part of your medical record, it won't come up with NCLEX or work.

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go ---no---:nurse::nurse: run and get the help you need. it will be a difference between night and day. i never would have considered anti-depressants but i lost my daughter to a accidental heroin overdose 2 years ago. i was in my second semester of school. i had a doctors appointment anyway and went and when i could not stop crying the doctor suggested anti-depressants. it made a world of difference. i am still on them as my doc thinks i should until i graduate. it really helps me alot, in my attitude and concentration level.

get help, do yourself the favor.

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See your doctor and maybe add acupuncture. I was very skeptical about untill i drove my dad for a treatment on his clinical depression. He's a new man.

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Specializes in Operating Room, Long Term Care.

I would see a doctor because your health and well-being are worth it. You deserve to live your best life. If you care for yourself first, you can better care for your patients and set a great example. Best of luck, I have been there.

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I too suffer with depression, and I can't tell you what a huge difference nutrition has made. I read "The UltraMind Solution" by Dr. Mark Hyman, and it has helped me get my serotonin back where it should be, and get my hormones balanced out so that I'm not sobbing every month when my cycle comes. Good luck.

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