Nursing and Asperger's Syndrome

[Spritenurse1210]

Hello everyone! I have a childhood friend that has recently told me that she wants to become a nurse. She has Asperger's Syndrome, and is very dedicated to becoming an RN. She is currently an EMT. Does anyone have any suggestions that I can give to her in order to assist her in becoming a nurse?

[romeropaul]

Hi all;

Im a pre-nursing student who after 20+ years of not getting too far in engineering, decided he needed to learn to get the 'hang of' intimacy with people, as no matter what field you are in, relationships are most important. Also, the economy makes me think being in school...no matter what the field (well maybe thats pushing it) is the best 'investment' one can make at this time. Going back to my twenties, I now observe that not having the school jobs which resulted in that first career position, my unwillingness to take the starter jobs out in the boonies, and not being on the bosses' 1st string of players was the result of a lack of interest in the field or perhaps Asbergers.

My question is: Do I have an abnormal expectation in expecting my people skills to increase as I work in this field? I am getting 98s in Anatomy tests, but Already, as a CNA in training, I feel a bit bullied and uncertain in my confidence as I do the clinicals. I lust after being accepted to the new nursing school my public university is building just for 'moi'. I can afford it, but would I be 'serving mankind' by bowing out of competing for a spot in the nursing class so those tax dollars are not spent on someone who's main skill is going to school, it seems?

Travelling nurse...plenty of time for vacations between assigments; travel throughout the good ole USA or perhaps Africa and ?. If I have Asbergers (being tested this thursday), can I have my pie and eat it too?

Ciao,

Paul

[romeropaul]

Hi all,

I re-read my post above, and parts sound kinda flaky...just replace 'lust after' with 'really could see myself there', and the rest is ok...oh the new school is also for an estimated class of 100 or so, in case you didnt see the humor. I talked to my sister in law, and she seems to think the State Board will not be too concerned about a (to be determined) diagnosis, but they will require an interview or evaluation before they certify anyone with a condition like this. Input with your experience would be great!

thx,

Paul