CombatCJ

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1. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ replied to CombatCJ's topic in NP Students

   Yes. Working for the govt is an experience :). I love my country and really love my veteran patients. But the complexity and politics involved in the job are challenging. I'm still on work comp so not a good plan to leave right now but definitely ...

2. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ replied to CombatCJ's topic in NP Students

   I work for the federal govt aka they don't care regardless of what they say or promote as they don't answer to anyone. Lots of good info here. Very appreciative. I'm still exploring options.

3. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ replied to CombatCJ's topic in NP Students

   I've been researching online programs. The problem is - just because they are offered doesn't mean they are accredited in my state. In other words, I won't qualify to sit for boards cuz they didn't pay my state's board of higher educations fees to ...

4. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ replied to CombatCJ's topic in NP Students

   On the hearing, I do have an amplified stethoscope and very heavily rely on reading lips but group/classroom settings are challenging. It seems that is the area of least concern. On on the lifting, not moving patients is exactly why it should work....

5. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ replied to CombatCJ's topic in NP Students

   My my hearing is categorized as severe to profound. I've been in bilateral hearing aids for awhile. I also injured my back and neck nursing. Had a couple surgeries and lots of rehab. On a 10# lifting/pushing/pulling restriction with frequent positi...

6. Too disabled to be NP

   CombatCJ posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm a BSN looking to get my NP. I love practicing so this really is the route I want but got injured on the job a few years back and have permanent physical limitations. Plus I was already hard of hearing. Schools are starting to tell me I don't m...

7. Injured worker trying to return to nursing

   CombatCJ replied to bellcollector's topic in Disabilities

   I'm currently injured - back and neck - and it's created limitations. Plus I was already hard of hearing :) I've only been allowed to work non-nursing jobs (don't even need a GED) since my injury. I'm still with my current employer as I"m still wi...

8. Hearing impaired RN and telephone use

   CombatCJ replied to AFwife727's topic in Disabilities

   I too am hard of hearing. Bilateral BTEs. Prior to injuring my back I worked acute care for 7 years. I put in for straight night shift cuz it's quieter and less phone calls. Most of the time I handed the phone to someone else. I now have a captio...