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Getting into a nursing program with a L.D.

Hello everyone,

I have always had an interest in nursing, due to the fact that many of my immediate family are in the healthcare field. It is my dream to become a Nurse. I took the TEAS and was confident that I would pass. I done exactly as I predicted; well on everything but the math which has always been a problem for me. I have a 3.7 GPA and made A's in anatomy and Physiology (as well as several other classes that will go towards my Bachelors).

The problem is that I never told anyone at my college about my learning disability that has haunted me since the third grade. But it has became apparent that I am going to need some help if I am going to succeed. Understand that it is counterintuitive to every instinct that I have to ask the college for any type of help. But it has came down to either my pride or following my dream and being able to support my family while doing somthing I would love. I literally forget that I will be getting paid for being a nurse when I daydream about working. I guess I though I would grow out of my Learning Disability:rolleyes:.

I truly feel ashamed for needing to ask for help and I feel that I will be treated as I always have; A burden. I know for a fact that I can perform as well as anyone in the classes and clinicals, all i'm asking for is the chance to do so.

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    I'm not giving up on nursing

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    Well, it has been a while but I am pleased to announce that I have just gotten my grades from my final semester of nursing school........ I will be attending the pinning ceremony tomorrow. Never lose faith and never give up. I'm proof it can be done.

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    Well, it has been a while but I am pleased to announce that I have just gotten my grades from my final semester of nursing school........ I will be attending the pinning ceremony tomorrow. Never lose faith and never give up. I'm proof it can be done.

    ​I'm glad it worked out for you. Enjoy your pinning today.

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    Just done the Pearson vue trick and got the good pop up. With 75 questions I might add.

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    Hi i was in special education from 1 st grade all the way up to 12th grade now I'm in college trying to get into the nursing program but i have to take a test (teas) and i really don't know what I'm going to do I've been trying to study but with my ADHD and TEST ANXIETY i don't know with the amount of time they give if i can do it. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME

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    Hi i was in special education from 1 st grade all the way up to 12th grade now I'm in college trying to get into the nursing program but i have to take a test (teas) and i really don't know what I'm going to do I've been trying to study but with my ADHD and TEST ANXIETY i don't know with the amount of time they give if i can do it. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME

    Did you self-identify with the office of student disabilities at your school? Did you request testing accommodations at all thus far in your collegiate career? No one can help you if you don't self identify

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    Yes I did i got all of the required form filled out and now I'm just waiting for them to reply i take my teas on fen 27th at 830 am

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    Hi, my name is Wendy and i would like to say I have a learning disability too. but i am really trying to put my self to school. i just finish my CNA 1 class, now i have to take the state exam test. i just hope i pass. then when i do pass iam going to sign up for my CNA 2 class.

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    Hey hlr2752 i was just reading some of your coments an i have a LD to an also wanted to be a traveling nurse! I just didnt know if i felt loke studying everyday for hours! Im goin to try it in the fall anyway just to see how it is. Did you have to study alot an are you still in school now or do you have your RN licence?

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    Hey hlr2752, Congrats!!!! I thought I was alone but now I know there is hope.:nurse:

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    Hey hlr2752 i was just reading some of your coments an i have a LD to an also wanted to be a traveling nurse! I just didnt know if i felt loke studying everyday for hours! Im goin to try it in the fall anyway just to see how it is. Did you have to study alot an are you still in school now or do you have your RN licence?

    If you don't feel like studying a lot, particularly if you have to do so while dealing with a LD, then nursing may not be for you. Nursing is life-long study; it doesn't stop when you get your sheepskin.

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    Bottom line (if you have a documented disability)...you are entitled to accommodations start to finish!

    Nursing students are granted accommodations on the NCLEX...it is a process...you have to request through your state board, show documentation and proof that you received accommodations in nursing school.

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