Will my Epilepsy affect my career?

[YTFutureNP47]

Hey all,

I have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and I usually have seizures when I'm sleep deprived (only had 2 in my life). I will be going to college next year as a Nursing Student and Im really worried about my sleeping habits as a Nurse. I heard you have to work at unholy hours and that your sleep cycles are basically wrecked.

I have a very mild case which is controlled with medication and I have been seizure free for 5 years:wink2: but I'm scared that these hours may affect me.

I really want to be a nurse and I dont want this adversity to affect me in any way shape or form.

Will most hospitals be understanding or will the demand for nurses everywhere mean that I wont be sleeping at all?

What are some typical work hours?

Thanks alot. :)

[caliotter3]

Personally I would make certain that I found employment that would allow me an acceptable schedule. The best source for advice on this concern would be your personal physician.

[Iam46yearsold]

Having a seizure disorder did not affect my career in the least. Nicely controlled on carbamazepine. Has not slowed me down anywhere else either.

[rn2bnwi, BSN, RN]

It sounds like your epilepsy is very nice controlled!! I think that you might want to choose a job that supports that continued control I think you can find positons that will work both in the hospital setting and out. good luck!