Kelci

Thanks! I just talked to the director of the program and she said that as long as my doctor signs the physical I will be fine. She said that when they do transfers or lifting they always want you to do it with someone anyway so I would have help! I was so happy I was crying, I have been trying to do this for so long!

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!