I must be gifted, I made the DON cry

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Before you precede to beat me like a pinata, let me share my story.

The nursing home that offers a CNA class I want to take, does not want me to take it. The DON is absolutely certain a deaf man cannot be a CNA, much less an RN. However, I held my ground, explaining the why's and the how's. I assured her of the support I have behind me, friends, family, professionals, and the state vocational rehab program. She went from smiles to anger to tears. She was not angry with me, but sympathetic to my story. I finally convinced her to allow me to shadow a CNA for a shift and have that CNA asses my abilities. She agreed. I won my chance to prove myself.

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Good for you. Glad to hear you will get to do what you want. I am certain you will prove to be more useful than most of your counterparts.

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Congrats!

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Thanks for the kind sentiments.

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That's fantastic! I wish you much luck!!

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Specializes in IMCU.

I bow down to you! I'm also very proud of you for standing your ground and believing in yourself. Now everyone else will have the opportunity to believe in you, too.

Stay strong and study hard in CNA class.

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Specializes in SRNA.

I think you'll be great!

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Awe, you guys are great! :)

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congrats, sounds like you did her a favor though. looks like she was heading into the direction of disability discrimination.

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Congratulations! Ya know... I am sure your assessment skills will be most excellent.

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Congratulations! Ya know... I am sure your assessment skills will be most excellent.

I'm always looking to improve. :)

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congrats, sounds like you did her a favor though. looks like she was heading into the direction of disability discrimination.

It's a hard law to enforce. Many educators and employers are that way.

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