morgan381
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I was one of 40 out of 250 applicants who was accepted into my local college's RN program that begins later this month. I've attended the orientation where they gave us the run down of how things work and the policies, etc. In the policy manual, it says that we are required to disclose any "chronic medical condition" as well as any medications we take. Can they do this? My concern is that they might use this against me and tell me I can't continue in the program by saying I pose a threat to the safety of patients...
I have not had any seizures in the past 11 months. My neuro was recently killed in an auto accident and I have an appointment with a new neuro, but I can't get in until the end of September--so technically, I'm not under the care of a neuro at the moment. I called my PCP this morning and made an appointment for this afternoon so I can ask for a letter from him stating that I am well controlled with my meds and that I do not pose a risk/threat to patients or others. I just hope that's enough.
I probably wouldn't disclose it, ecxept they do pre-admittance and random drug tests. I have taken one and my meds do show up (they test for any CNS depressers or stimulants)...So they know I take the AEDs; it's not like I can hide it. If it weren't for the darn UA, I wouldn't disclose it and they would be none the wiser as long as I didn't have a sz.
I know there are ADA laws that are supposed to prevent discrimination, but it seems like they could find a way around them if they really wanted...I can understand their wanting to know if a student nurse has a condition that would affect the safety or well being of a patient... The thing is, my E doesn't pose that threat. I'm pretty confident that my doc will give me the letter stating just that, but I'm concerned that it may not be enough. Does the school have the right to my health information?
I have not had any seizures in the past 11 months. My neuro was recently killed in an auto accident and I have an appointment with a new neuro, but I can't get in until the end of September--so technically, I'm not under the care of a neuro at the moment. I called my PCP this morning and made an appointment for this afternoon so I can ask for a letter from him stating that I am well controlled with my meds and that I do not pose a risk/threat to patients or others. I just hope that's enough.
I probably wouldn't disclose it, ecxept they do pre-admittance and random drug tests. I have taken one and my meds do show up (they test for any CNS depressers or stimulants)...So they know I take the AEDs; it's not like I can hide it. If it weren't for the darn UA, I wouldn't disclose it and they would be none the wiser as long as I didn't have a sz.
I know there are ADA laws that are supposed to prevent discrimination, but it seems like they could find a way around them if they really wanted...I can understand their wanting to know if a student nurse has a condition that would affect the safety or well being of a patient... The thing is, my E doesn't pose that threat. I'm pretty confident that my doc will give me the letter stating just that, but I'm concerned that it may not be enough. Does the school have the right to my health information?