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Does anyone know if some with hep c can be a lpn?

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Originally posted by Mandy333

Does anyone know if some with hep c can be a lpn?

I knew an RN that was working and had Hep C. I don't know the laws, but I doubt very much they could stop you.

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YES YOU CAN

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Yes!

Many nurses have medical conditions, including hepatitis. Take care of yourself and pursue your dreams and good luck!

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:cool: Thank -You for the info! I am going to start treatment soon for the hep c. I got stuck by a dirty needle and I was always afraid to go on to nursing because I didn't think I could. Thank you so much for the good news. By the way I haven't told anyone that I have it.

Mandy333

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There's a student in my class that has AIDS. I'm sure that you can be a nurse with Hep C.

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I know two nurses with Hep c, both got it while nursing, both responded well to the interferon and now have undetectable viral loads..good luck to you.

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