So, I've finally realizing my dream. 19 years after high school, I'm going to attend college for the first time this semester. I want to become an RN someday.
My problems are as follows.
1. At 333 lbs. will I fit in a school desk?
2. Will I be able to take off enough pounds in order to pass a physical and perform the physically demanding job of nursing? I have 3 semesters of prerequisites and then four semesters of nursing school during which I SHOULD be able to lose the pounds.
Specializes in critical care: trauma/oncology/burns.
Congratulations to everyone who passed this semester! Nursing school or University is stress enough! As an aside, I did not mean to imply that anyone posting to the original post of Grad2009 was/were being judgmental I meant that there are people out there in the world who are. "They" a/k/a "others" tend to make up their mind about someone in the first 15 seconds of their initial contact. In the far reaches of my mind (smile) my little world is almost ideal: No war, No hate, No crime, lots of chocolate and No zits to speak of!
Just wanted to pop in and lend my support also! You can do it! Can we help one another be accountable?
I am wanting to lose weight also. Right now I'm just trying to get through an anterior compartment syndrome leg issue and I know I am going ot do it and back to being able to walk distances again.
Others have given lots of good tips. I think they will let you find a chair and table instead of a desk if you find you need to. Hang in there! I am a grad 2009 hopeful also!! Hope to talk soon!
Dont let your weight keep you from doing something you love.
You can exercise while you taking classes, eat in moderation and stay away from too much processed foods (Cheeses, cold cuts etc). Doing that, will help you stay healthy, release stress and hopefully help you to lose weight. You have to modivate yourself to do that. You can do anything you set you mind to.
athena55, BSN, RN
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Congratulations to everyone who passed this semester! Nursing school or University is stress enough! As an aside, I did not mean to imply that anyone posting to the original post of Grad2009 was/were being judgmental I meant that there are people out there in the world who are. "They" a/k/a "others" tend to make up their mind about someone in the first 15 seconds of their initial contact. In the far reaches of my mind (smile) my little world is almost ideal: No war, No hate, No crime, lots of chocolate and No zits to speak of!
Blessings to you and yours for the New Year