Halfway through nursing school my hands and wrists hurt, I called my ortho (I had a previous knee operation) and he sent me to a Rhumatologist. My back and neck had always been a bother but it was assumed that it was because I was top heavy before having a reduction, (personal, I know, but I figure a place where it is acceptable to talk about explosive diarrhea, its all good
.) I also had random "finger sprains" I acquired bartending over the years which, apparently were not sprains. Halfway throught the nursing program I find out I more than likely have AS. I stuck nursing clinicals out through pain, drug allergies/side effects, and fatigue. I have my nursing degree, I just need to take the state board to become an RN. I graduated in December and the happy feeling is gone. Instead of studying I am watching "SALT", I paused it to contemplate my procrastination and came to the conclusion that I am afraid to get my license because I am afraid of finding a job, sick huh? It is a physically demanding profession and the 8 hour clinicals alone hurt. It is frustrating, while my classmates are excitedly filling out job applications and signing up for the boards, I am signing up for Enbrel. I know I will get my rear in gear and will figure something out as far as nursing goes but tonight I fully intend on finishing my movie.
