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That sounds awful. I remember going through quite a few seasons of Grey's Anatomy when I had it. I was also taking Organic Chemistry at the time. Thankfully I didn't have to drop anything and I made it through the semester okay, but I didn't do nearly as well as I had hoped I would. I also don't think I rested like I should have, which may be why I'm still struggling a little bit. :/

Thank you both for the info! I would definitely say that I'm stressed and not getting adequate sleep. I'm sure that's not helping matters at all. Like you, SoldierNurse22, I had an incredible immune system; healthy, healthy eating and workout habits and managed stress well. Aside from the low immune system, I am still maintaining healthy habits. I guess I'll just have to ride it out. My physician has just encouraged me to get sleep and continue to do what I can to stay well. Although, it's good to know that I'm not the only one who has struggled post-mono. I know it'll pass, I am just impatient and want it to pass now.

Hey everyone, I was wondering if there are any nurses out there who have had Mono at some point during their career or as a nursing student? I got it about a year and a half ago. Since then my immune system has struggled to regain its strength. I'm fighting to stay well, however in spite of my best efforts with pharmaceutical and natural treatments, I am still getting sick very easily. I am a student at the moment, finishing up my undergraduate degree before I enter nursing school, and every semester I seem to catch something (usually more than once) in spite of diligently working to prevent it. I would love to get well and stay well before entering nursing school. I realize that Universities are not the most sanitary, but neither are hospitals. If you have had Mono, what did you do to overcome it and its immune-lowering effects? I would greatly appreciate some words of wisdom if you have any! Blessings!

Also, I too have been raised similarly to you, MTtoBSN, in that I have never been allowed to see myself as "disabled." Like you, I know my limitations and I am responsible enough to not go beyond those limitations, but so far from what I've seen there is no reason in the world why we can't be successful as nurses. And perhaps we have something even more unique to offer to patients. I don't know about you, but I have always had a "sixth sense", if you will, due to the lack of vision. It's amazing. I fully believe that no matter what specialty we choose in this field, we will be successful.

Wow, this has greatly encouraged me. I too have albinism and have about 20/100 vision. I was so anxious about going into nursing, but after working at an ER for a bit as a volunteer and talking to so many nurses, I've realized that I have nothing to worry about. God's grace is sufficient. I have also met another nurse who has 20/200 vision due to albinism and she is an incredibly successful charge nurse. She said her vision has never even been an issue! Be encouraged that you are not alone, MTtoBSN!

Okay, so I'm new to allnurses. I've been reading all the newsletters and have found this topic particularly interesting. I too am interested in surgical nursing. I am planning on starting nursing school in the fall (provided I get accepted). Surgical nursing is my biggest area of interest. I've noticed, however that not many nurses are first assists anymore. Is there still a first assist program out there for RN's? Do hospitals still take nurses as first assists, provided they attend a first assist program? It seems like all the surgical techs and PA's are the most involved with the surgeries. I'm pretty set on nursing school, though and not PA or surgical tech school. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!