Pre-Nursing Health History & Phys Exam Forms

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I have been accepted into a nursing program starting this Fall (yay!). At orientation, we were all given a Health History and Physical Examination Form to complete- part for us and part for the doctor. I guess my question is this:

Could or Would I be rejected into the program if I am being treated for depression? I take a medication for it and do just fine. There is no concern whatsoever that my doctor will clear me. I am very healthy but worry that the school will see a problem with this! Any input would be great!

Thanks. I might be overly panicked about it, but I just don't want ANYTHING to mess this up for me. I have worked so hard to get here!

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It is illegal under federal law, and most state laws, to discriminate against persons with mental illnesses that are stable while receiving treatment, or otherwise in remission. Just relax and be yourself. Your experiences will help you be more empathetic to others. Good luck!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

As long as your treating physician will state that you are stable on medications/in remission there should be no issue. The concern is for those who are treatment resistant, non compliant with treatment, unstable, perhaps in a partial hospitalization program, etc.

Good luck.

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