I want to go on to be an LPN/LVN but I have a learning Disabillity.?

Question

I have a hard time with math. I can't do it in my head really quick which I know I would probably have to do, but I don't want to be a CNA forever because it will cause back problems. I want to exccel and go on to be a nurse but it would be a challenge. My Grandma has high hopes of me becoming an LPN but I am afraid of failure and disappointment. I did really well in my CNA class. Should I go for it? Please answer with maturity and respect. Thank you.

Answer 1

you'll never know unless you try....I have worked with LPNs---the coursework may be difficulr-but once you are on the job you may do okay-they didn't seem to do math much during the course of their duties-and even than it was like measuring meds and setting machines-not complciated equations--and calculators are easily available when needed

Answer 2

If you had an IEP in high school, you are entitled to the same kinds of accommodations and modifications that you had in high school. There is an office of student services at any college so you can take you IEP there to have the college help you with these. If you did not have an IEP, take whatever documentation you have for the LD and do the same thing. If you don't have any documentation, choose a college that will perform some testing.

Finally check with the Department of Rehabilitation. If you had an IEP you are eligible to certain assistance from them as well. Finally the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) may also provide some funding for you. You can get help, it is just a matter of finding it.

I think you should go for it. Less lifting and more pay.

Answer 3

Hi!

I have a learning disability.  I flunked out of college to learn this.  Today I have a Masters in Education.  Believe it or not I finished my BA with a C average.  This didn't stop me from graduating with honors on the graduate level.

Always shoot for the stars.  Math may be hard, it is for me.  You have to decide how much you want something, and how dedicated you will be to achieving it.  The decision to try is never wrong, when you are trying to improve yourself.

Its OK to fall and find out the LPN school is not for you also.  But, without taking that chance, you will always say I should have...., instead of saying, "I tried it, gave it my best effort, but found it just wasn't for me."  But that does not mean you throw in the towel when the school becomes challenging, it means you try harder.

I wanted to get published and have my stuff in book stores across the country.  Well, I am.  I started small and worked hard.  But I set my eyes on the prize, and pursued it.