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Never give up!

"Permanently Disabled" since 2001 -in 1996 diagnosed with a "terminal illness." I was told I had 2-3 months to live - so I went home, got my affairs in order and "waited to die".....

Struggling with health issues - in 2008 realized I waited long enough and IF I was going I was going by "die living not living to die"

It took some doing to receive ADA "accommodations" - Disabled Student Programs VARY college to college in the advocacy and services they may provide!

In 2012, started RN program, at a 2 year community college here in Los Angeles, Ca..

It took time- family, deaths, surgeries, health issues and just life!

BUT I finally completed my 2 year program this Fall 2016- earned my RN certificate, AS and 2 AA degrees!

Did I tell you?

I'm a 62 year old male - now former RN student nurse applying for the NCLEX!

it wasn't a dream.... it was a goal!

Never give up!!!!

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    You go. I am very happy for you.

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    Congrats!!!

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    What an amazing and inspirational person you are! Congratulations!

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    wow what an inspiration

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    You are such an inspiration! I am glad you followed through & became an RN. I'm sure you will be great.

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    That is tremendous news, congratulations! And thank you for sharing :)

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    Thank you for sharing. I love to read stories like this as it gives me some hope. Good luck on the NCLEX

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    Inspiring post. I am in a very similar situation. I'm 50, and suffered a moderate stroke in 1990. Your post helps alleviate some questions about my future. Would like to be in touch with you to see how your liscensing goes, your job hunt, etc. . . :-) I begin nursing school soon, but LPN. ( long term goal is BSN)

    I like to think having first hand experience with a traumatic, life changing health issue, you ought to be more empathetic to patients facing similar situations.....not that you can't be empathetic otherwise. :-)

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    Any update on how it has went for you?

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    Please swing by the Student Forum and post this in the thread about "Is 35 Too Old To Start Nursing"....:D

    Congrats!!!!!!!

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    WOW! I am SO happy for you !!! :D Your story is amazing !!!

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    Thank you for sharing your story. I have no doubt you will inspire many who pass through these boards. In my opinion those experiences of being on the other side of healthcare bring us as nurses to a whole new level in the delivery of care. Don't forget where you've been...that journey will help you relate to patients, be more empathetic, and make you shine. Best of luck!

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