I am a non-traditional student making plans to attend nursing school in May 2009. I hate to bore anyone with my story, but I need some input from nurses who have been in the trenches. I had a type of bone cancer when I was 23 years old (or so they say), and had to have a radical reconstruction of my left arm which is my dominant arm. I work as a Realtor/Broker, but am not satisfied with the lack of security in this line of work. I am making plans to get a BSN, but am already hearing horror stories about lifting patients, bad backs, etc. I would love to hear from those of you who have been around for awhile that could suggest an area of nursing that might be less physical. I am able to use my arm but working/typing on the computer just whips me. I have more muscular problems now. The upper proximal humerus was removed and replaced w/ fibulas from both legs. Half of the deltoid muscle was removed. Are there any particular areas of nursing (perhaps the night shift), neo-natal, or some area where lifting a patient is less of an issue. Any input/thoughts you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
This may be an article that is helpful:)
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