Would previous health issues interfere in becoming a nurse?

[Jfarmboy]

I have a lot on my health record.

Is that something they look up?

I was a lymes disease patient and was in the hospital for 3 days over 3 yrs ago.

I have since recovered and got a negative result on the last lymes test.

It has however left me with a little patellar tendinitis in my knees.

They said after physical therapy I would be able to keep the pain to a minimum.

It just gets kinda sore if I walk or do heavy labor work. It hasn't been bad that I couldn't walk or need pain meds or anything.

I can go on doing whatever I need to do regardless to the tendon damage.

Any job in the world is going to affect my knees. I doubt it would much of a problem in the nursing field vs where I am now (heavy construction). My knees are getting better and by the time I apply to any school it should be mostly cleared up.

I am just wondering if a employer or Nursing school is going to look at health records from 3+ years ago and turn me down. Or if I should pursue something else because of that?

[caliotter3]

Past health history won't hold you up if you don't let it. As long as your current physician signs off on your pre-school medical exam, you are good to go. Do not let it become a problem and it will not be a problem. But if you start missing school or backing off from tasks in clinical, it can become a problem. You should consider whether or not you feel up to the physical demands of nursing school and make a decision based upon your outlook and how you feel. Good luck.

[noahsmama]

The only part of your health records that nursing schools or employers look at is immunizations. I have a history of back problems and it has never been a barrier for me.

[xstarsfallingx]

your personal health info is protected by HIPPAA just like anyone elses. Your employer cannot discriminate against you for health issues. As long as you perform your duties and are not a danger to patients...but if you mentioned it to a manager, that is passive permission and they CAN take it into consideration if necessary. Hopefully if it got to that point you would recognize it before your school or employer and offer to rehabilitate before they even noticed changes.