Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has been in a situation like this, or what they think. 2 years ago I started an LPN program, I was doing great but I dropped right before clinicals because I was too afraid that I wouldn't be able to physically do it. See, I have had problems with muscle strength in my legs, I can walk fine and stand for long periods, the only real physical problem is that I can not life very heavy objects from the ground or squat (because I can't get back up), at the time I didn't let anyone know about my problem because I was embarresed. I have been seeing specialists and so far the only thing they have found is that My vitamin D was pretty much non existant, so they have me on pills to replenish it. Since losing some weight and taking the vitamin D for a month I am starting to feel stronger. During a muscle biopsy I was talking to the RN and she said I should ask my nursing school if they can help me with things like transfers so I can get through school and then if my problem cannot be fixed I could work in a doctors office. My question is, do you think my nursing school would do this? I am able to adjust and reposition patients in bed, there is nothing wrong with my back and upper body strength. I think I will call the school today because they need to know by the 20th if I am attending or not. Thanks in advance for any input!
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Hi! I was just wondering if anyone has been in a situation like this, or what they think. 2 years ago I started an LPN program, I was doing great but I dropped right before clinicals because I was too afraid that I wouldn't be able to physically do it. See, I have had problems with muscle strength in my legs, I can walk fine and stand for long periods, the only real physical problem is that I can not life very heavy objects from the ground or squat (because I can't get back up), at the time I didn't let anyone know about my problem because I was embarresed. I have been seeing specialists and so far the only thing they have found is that My vitamin D was pretty much non existant, so they have me on pills to replenish it. Since losing some weight and taking the vitamin D for a month I am starting to feel stronger. During a muscle biopsy I was talking to the RN and she said I should ask my nursing school if they can help me with things like transfers so I can get through school and then if my problem cannot be fixed I could work in a doctors office. My question is, do you think my nursing school would do this? I am able to adjust and reposition patients in bed, there is nothing wrong with my back and upper body strength. I think I will call the school today because they need to know by the 20th if I am attending or not. Thanks in advance for any input!