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Hi Jose! I am really curious about what your symptoms specifically were, how old you were when diagnosed and how and why, if you know, did it go under the radar for so long? I have often felt that I too may have asperger's or be on the spectrum. I have taken a couple of online self-diagnostic quizzes and the results, however inaccurate or unreliable, pointed to the possibility that I do have it. I think that there are many challenges in life that we all face and if you really want something strongly enough you can most likely achieve it. Nursing has so many different avenues and I am sure that you (and I) can find the right fit, I hope anyway! Best of luck to you, please share as you make your decision and take your journey whichever path it leads you down.

My cardiologist seems to think I can handle it. I just wanted some advice from nursing students in school and practicing nurses in the field. Thanks for your reply! :)

I have been thinking long and hard about my decision and passion to become a nurse. I struggle with the decision because I do have some physical limitations due to the radiation I received, the young age I received it at, the congestive heart failure which developed as a result of the chemotherapy and radiation to my chest, all of the reconstructive surgeries I have required, and chronic pain in my chest and back. I am a 33 year old female who is ready for the challenge of nursing school but it is a challenge for me to lift a lot of weight and my endurance is hindered. I am also very petite, 5'1", 90 lbs. What I lack in physical ability, I make up for in compassion, determination and effort. I am just wondering if this is something a person with these circumstances could handle? You hear women ask all the time about the challenge of nursing school while being a single mom, or working two jobs, etc...but mine is a health issue on top of working a full-time job. Some of the LVN's at the hospital my mom was in before she passed in March informed me that it would be too difficult for me and I should find another career. I became very discouraged and angry that my circumstances have affected every area of my life, including my future career. You see, I want to become a pediatric oncology nurse and help children going through what I went through at the age of 3. Please, any advice positive or negative would be appreciated. Just don't be too harsh please!