To Get A Masters or NOT

[Grammel]

ok...so, it looks like my back injury i suffered (5) years ago this feb. is not going to allow me to return to bedside nursing (that i love), afterall..........i'm an infusion nurse, mostly home health experience...(i'm 55, have a bsn) ,so, could i get some feedback from those of you with your msn to let me know the "real" options that i would have should i do this "expensive thing" i can't really afford to do? i really want to return to the nursing field in some form but just don't know where...please give me some feedback on this...need to get out there and out of this huge depression :bluecry1::bluecry1: i'm in, and going back to work would do that for me!

thanks so much, grammel

[singingsupernurse]

It really sounds like you have been through it all. I had my clinical evaluation yesterday. My preceptor told me that I was never going to make it as an NP. then even if I do, the MS will put an end to my career. How can I go from an A in my first clinical to not passing in this one?:angryfire I don't get it.

You have a get talent for understanding people- I wish you the best with all you choose to do:yeah:

[Compassion75]

Don't get discouraged SuperNurse!! I had a similiar experience in nursing school. Some preceptors are unfairly biased. And I believe that making comments like that borders on discrimination and is unprofessional. I believe that you should talk to the dean of your program and also get a disability counselor at your school involved. Most colleges and universities have one onsite. I would also definetly get a new preceptor. Keep your head up! and see maybe if you can repeat clinicals and ask for any special accommodations you might need. By law they have to provide this and know your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. That's where your counselor can help. Keep me posted, and I will be praying for you. :redpinkhe

[Compassion75]

P.S. also document, document document. Names, dates, times, and details of incidents like this. You have to pray, fight for what you want, and let others no that unfair discrimination due to your disability will not be tolerated and may violate the ADA act. The only complaint that you told me about was that you were slow, but that is not enough to fail someone as long as you can safely carryout your duties safely, even with modifications and accomodations to your environment.

[PJ rn]

Anyone who is looking for a MSN program that is still reasonable might look into the program at Aspen University in CO.

[coppertopRN]

Option I: You want to do Geri NP, I'm sure you'll be walking faster than your patients! Tell the nay-sayers to get a life. You can do anything you set your mind to. Option II: Switch programs, buy a HoverRound and concentrate on education. Teach the next generation!