"Disability". Not going to make it in LPN school?

[LPN_2_B_9311]

Hi, this is my first topic so bare with me, lol. Nursing has always been what I wanted to do since I was little. A LPN program where I'm from is accepting applications begining Nov. 1st and I cannot wait to apply! Now here is the "disability" that I have; I was born without a right eye (unable to recieve any type of assistance so hence disability in quotations). I'm now laying in bed freaking out that once I tell the school about this, they will not accept me for whatever reason. Should I feel this way or am I overreacting? I don't want to give my hopes up in wanting to apply for the school and don't get in because of this. Please leave your two-cents, lol.

[Music in My Heart]

I don't see how partial loss of vision would be any impediment to a nursing license.

[meanmaryjean, DNP, RN]

I don't see any reason this would impair your nursing education. You can read and drive to class - cannot think of anything you would not be able to do. RELAX

[LPN_2_B_9311]

Thanks guys, I really do need to relax lol!

[slaughtergryl]

The school can not discriminate because of your disability!!!! I'm disabled as well, ESRD, with a catheter in my chest previously and peritoneal cavity catheter. As long as you can work, I don't see this as a problem.

[Anne36, LPN]

Im not sure if this would be a problem but the only way I can see a disability as leaving you unqualified is if you cannot do your clinical rotations. I do know a student who was barred from clinical because she broke her foot during the program and had to come back later on to finish.