Physical Evaluation???

[hale'akala]

I have been dealing with, the Department of Rehabilitation, out here in California. I am low income and on SSDI I am trying/attempting to use the Soc Sec "back to work" program. I have been evaluated by my Doctor originally as being able to do "sedentary work...The Dept says I dont meet the "light to medium" criteria for "nursing"...

I go to a "clinic" and getting an appointment is very difficult....the original "evaluation" he made ... was pursuant to the report of a surgeon that had done a " 5 level cervical laminectomy with 3 level fusion" a year ago.....anyway, I am fine now!!! he has since Re-evaluated me and the Dept of rehab is saying it cant accept it because of the change from the eval a few months ago........

They just contacted me and said they would'nt accept my Drs "re-valuation". And offered to place me into a "Medical Assistant program".. instead of the nursing program..citing..the lottery...blah,blah,blah

then they wanted to close my case...til I actually got into the "program"...

...............I said "NO"!!! Sooooooo

Now, according to them I will have to be "evaluated" by an outside source?????

She said it would take 5-10 days...I asked "doing what?" She said standing...sitting...lifting....to be able to gauge my "endurance"????

I am in community college I am carrying 19 units and will be able to apply for the "nursing program/lottery" by Summer 2009!!! My first class is 6:45 AM and language (Spanish and ASL) after til about 10:45..i RETURN TO SCHOOL at 4PM for my Anatomy class and lab 2 nights a week from 5-10pm??? I am with the Disbled Student Center, but have not asked for any accomodation in classes!!

(I have finished 2 5 week sessions and 4 classes this past summer....)

I'm apologize for ranting......... just frustrated with the Ca Dept of Rehab!!!

Does anybody, KNOW or have a clue as to what I will have to do??? at this place??? Just hope I have time while "standing" or Wahtnot to do my homework!

I'm not going to be bullied out of my decision..............I am 54 returning to school because " I want to be a nurse!!!" And I told her that and that I will do whatever it takes...soooo I am waiting for the "appointment"?!?!!?

Many thanks ahead of time!!!