WannaBmaleRN

I have a physical today and am considering bringing the issue up with practitioner. I really appreciate all the responses and will, for the future benefit of others in similar situations and all those who are curious, keep this thread up to date as the situation evolves. Thanks again!

Like I said, the VA is paying for my training under disability benefits; had it not been for that I'd forget that block and not give it a second thought. And that was a good point about VT. It's a shame that anyone with a mental disorder applying to a school would be lumped into the category of potential school shooter. This whole thing really make my stomach turn; for the past two years my depressive symptoms have been mild at worst. However, this situation really get my anxiety levels up there.

After toiling away for 2 years at prereq's I finally received the letter..."Congratulations! I am please to offer you admission...". However, my elation was short lived after reading over their information packet which includes a health assessment form. The form is fairly standard; check if you have ever experienced: Mental/nervous condition. This has been a concern of mine since I began contemplating becoming a nurse back in 2004; see thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/f8/depression-military-discharge-career-nursing-81986.html So here's the problem that I have, or possibly have created in my head , do I tell them? Since my school is being paid for by the Dept of Veterans Affairs as a result of my disability, not listing it would appear suspicious. And of course the omnipresent statement "Falsification of any information in the questionnaire will result in dismissal." nags at my sense of integrity. Over the years this site has been a great source of inspiration and support. Please share any experiences or suggestions that you may have. Thanks in advance!

Does holding a hospital diploma make you less competitive when applying to a RN to BSN program? Not to hijack the thread, but I'm reaching a point where I need to decide which route to take.

A&P1 possibly w/ Micro. God the thought of it turns my stomach.

As far as dont ask dont tell thing...So its possible to apply for liscene with the state and just lie about past dealings with depression? I am looking into going to school for nursing and really dont wanna put all that time and effort only to have the state tell me no go..

Its honroable..Its not an ADSEP but it is prior to my End of Active obligated serives(EAOS)..Where do you get these short forms for the dd214? I am slightly curious what all codes are on this thing. And as far as disclosing my past..I guess Id have to cross that bridge when I get there. Hopefully after demonstating that I am profecient and can excell in the school enviroment they wont focus so much on my past...On a side not..What can I do in the mean time to get some experience..Working in nuclear power I have 0 experience in nursing..Are there any jobs I can get at a hospital while im going to school to start gaining some basic experience??

Thanks for all the encouraging words. It really means a lot to know I'm not alone. :)

Thats a definite plus since my wife is active duty and I have to be able to travel.Any other opinions/suggestions?

Well hopefully being symptom free and off of meds will work for me. I was on Zoloft.A concern of mine would be putting the time and money into completing a 4yr nursing program only to find out that no one will employ me.

First off I would like to say hello. This is a VERY informative site and am glad to have stumbled upon it. I am currently active duty in the Navy. I have been in for 6 years. I am a graduate of the Navys Nuclear Propulsion Program(2 year engineering program) and was assigned to a sub upon completion of that schooling. Thats where the depression manifsted itself..As a result of dealing with the depression on and off over the past couple of years I have finally recived the counseling/medications to understand and deal with my illness. More so the counseling as allowed me to progress to where I am able to funciton with out the meds. As a result of all this I was referred to Physical evaluation Board. They determined I was not suitable medically for naval service(despite outstanding evaluations from my superiors over the years) My discharge will be honorable..But will be coded as such that it was for medical reasons that I was released. I have been looking into nursing that past few months. I am concerned that my past will dicate wether or not I can go down this career path. So my questions are: 1 How will this affect me when applying to a nursing program? 2 What role will it play when applying for a RN license? Any personal experinces with this matter would be greatly appreciated.