Dyslexic student wanting to pursue Nursing? Should I?

[Blue11]

Hello everyone ☺ I'm new to this form. I'm just finishing high school and I'm considering doing Nursing. But I've got dyslexia. I've done well in calc and stats in high school given I had a calculator. I have however passed a few tests without one. Numbers tend to get mixed up in my head and when I'm stressing about it it gets even worse. When I have a pen, paper and calculator I would be totally fine as I have it physically in front if me. I'm a people's person and I want to pursue a career that wI'll enable me to help others. But I don't want my condition get in the way despite my good intentions to help others. Sometimes I think it's better for me not to go into nursing because of the potential risk involved with not having a calculator. I'm not sure if I should continue to pursue nursing I really need advice please. Thanks in advance ☺☺☺

[Julius Seizure]

So, you will have a calculator. You can keep one in your pocket, and there are calculators available at the nurses station. Even a math whiz would be smart to double check all but the simplest math with a calculator when it comes to calculations a medication dosage. If you can do calc and stats with a calculator, I think you will do fine

Remember, when you go to college, they are obligated to give you reasonable accommodations to help you succeed in class with dyslexia. Make sure to take advantage of the resources that you are offered. Good luck with everything!

[NerdyKnitter, CNA]

I agree with the others and also recommend you check out Irlen — The Official Irlen International Website, Colored Lenses, Colored Overlays, Diagnosticians, Screeners. Irlen glasses help me and my daughter with out dyslexia symptoms.

[Blue11]

That makes me feel so much better about my decision. Thank you for giving me that peace of mind.

[Blue11]

Thankyou I'll definitely check it out