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.
I think you exhibit that type of dedication and work ethic and tenacity that any facility would be glad to have. Best of luck! I'm sure you will do great - and keep going after your dreams!
Congratulations! I would think a Deaf nurse would be an asset to any facility. Having someone who speaks ASL (assuming you do) is an incredible advantage.
My brother was hard of hearing and could only find a job in a nursing home as an aide. His only preview of medical field was he was an EMT for the local volunteer fire dept. Unfortunately, he only lasted about a week. When he walked into a patient's room for bed check, he was whacked in the head with a poop ball. It so totally grossed him out he left and never went back. The moral of this story....DUCK when walking into patient rooms...LOL
MiahMSN, MSN, RN
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I think you exhibit that type of dedication and work ethic and tenacity that any facility would be glad to have. Best of luck! I'm sure you will do great - and keep going after your dreams!