Seahawk81

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1. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you all for sharing your stories and words of encouragement! I have to admit I was quite frustrated initially when I found out I was misdiagnosed. However I'm coming to find it does take a while to pinpoint the diagnosis. It has taken 6 years o...

2. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   To those who were wondering. I received a letter in the mail today that I am protected under ADA and will receive reasonable accommodations. I cried when I opened it. I couldn't believe it. I was hoping this would be the case. My doctor has to decide...

3. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   To those who were wondering. I received a letter in the mail today that I am protected under ADA and will receive reasonable accommodations. I cried when I opened it. I couldn't believe it. I was hoping this would be the case. My doctor has to decide...

4. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you! I am not going to disclose my specific disorder, they just know it is having an affect on my memory and I'm having this corrected. I have begun the proper meds and I am in absolute awe. I don't think I've felt this "normal" since junior hi...

5. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   They did not give me an exact date.. I was told that hopefully they will have a response by end of this week or beginning of next. Thank you for the encouragement! Will post the outcome once I know.

6. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 replied to Seahawk81's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you for your feedback. I know there can be a stigma with this. There's documentation of only this one incident, which occurred via computer. they're just concerned that I may have had other incidences they're unaware of regarding patient care. ...

7. I was misdiagnosed

   Seahawk81 posted a topic in Disabilities

   Oh am I glad I found this website! I am working as a CNA and have one year left of RN school. I just was diagnosed with mixed bipolar and was being treated for the wrong MI for 6 years. The medications I had been taking were aggrevating the bipola...

8. Can I be a registered nurse if I have bipolar disorder?

   Seahawk81 replied to MeAndArmini's topic in Disabilities

   Oh am I glad I found this post! I am working as a CNA and have one year left of RN school. I just was diagnosed with mixed bipolar and was being treated for the wrong MI for 6 years. The medications I had been taking were aggrevating the bipolar symp...

9. Nursing Student LPN

   Seahawk81 replied to veronicamomc's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Based on my experience, yes I think you will have an easier time! I worked as a CNA for 3 years before LPN school and much of my knowledge carried over. However, be prepared for time management skills because you will still spend hours studying