If my school allows me to repeat an exam because I did not receive adequate accommodations for a learning disability, does this set a precedent so that all other students must get the same consideration?

For protection, advocacy, and legal assistance, contact your state National Disability Rights Network. Be sure to click on your state so that you get relevant and…read more

What Jobs in Nursing Can I do if I Have Physical Limitations?

Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For information about how to get a job or get through school, contact your State…read more

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have a Chronic Condition that Affects My Life Activities?

Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning…read more

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Intermittent Conditions?

Absolutely, you can be a nurse if you have a chronic, intermittent health condition. If you have an episodic (intermittent) condition such as epilepsy, migraines,…read more

How Can I Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) if I Have Limited Mobility?

Please explore our website for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and work. For assistance with the ADA, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Centers. Learning…read more

Can I Be a Nurse if I Have Concerns with Manual Dexterity or Have only One Hand?

Absolutely! NOND has contact with nurses who have practiced as a nurse with one hand for over 25 years. Use the resources below and work…read more

Can Employers Require Pre-Employment Physicals?

What do I do if I feel I have been discriminated against as a result of the physical? Please explore our website for resources in…read more

Where can I find information about financial resources for a nursing student or a nurse with a disability?

Please explore our site for resources in regard to education, advocacy, and employment. For information about how to get a job or get assistance with…read more

Do I Have to be Academically Qualified to Enter a Nursing Program, Even if I Have a Disability?

Yes, you must be academically qualified. Nursing requires a solid foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and biological sciences, among others, and you will need…read more

What Do I Do if I Have Test Anxiety?

Remember that you must document your disability with your school’s Disability Services Office in order to receive accommodations. You will work with the Disability Services…read more