Chronic pain and nursing

Hi everyone.. I was hoping to get a little advice from some experienced nurses. I have had the nerve disorder Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome in my arm for over ten years now and have tried to never let it get in my way. I am less than a year away from graduating nursing school with my BSN. Over the past year my CRPS has gotten progressively worse to where my doctor is suggesting treatments such as nerve blocks, ketamine infusions, or a spinal cord stimulator in a effort to stay off of pain medications. As a result of multiple surgeries on my arm I already have some movement and lifting limitations. So it is looking like "traditional" hospital nursing is not going to be a viable option for me. Is there other fields of nursing that would be more compatible with someone in my position? Especially for a new nurse? I have wanted to become a nurse my entire life and I am not willing to give up on that quite yet but my options appear to be slim. Any advice would be great. Thanks!
What about working with the little babies ? Like NICU? I have chronic back pain , I presently work in Medsurg but I want to move to ICU ASAP. Can't do anymore the running around with 8-10 patients !
I have thought about the NICU.. I have heard that it is hard to get in to as a new nurse. Is that true?
Try to find a fellowship . If you are in NY , NSLIJ and Stonybrook will train new grads. You just have to look .
hello everybodyi have same problem . suffered form ankolosying spondilits but i want to become a nurse any help from seniors plzzz. i have just finished my high school and want to join bsn program is that possible?
Yes you can but maybe a heavy nursing job could be too physical . It also depends how functional you are and how you tolerate pain . You cannot rely on narcotics at work because working impaired jeopardizes patients safety. Like I posted before , there are many positions for new grads in NICU or maternity , labor and delivery . Those don't require as much extreme physical activity as a regular medical floor would . I work in a medical floor and I'm constantly running around giving blood , giving meds , dealing with the jumpers ( geriatric patients who climb out if bed ) - I mean you name it . But everything in life is possible if you are motivated and passionate . Good luck !!!!
I have undiagnosed pain issues; I work with children. I do bend and get on the floor a lot because I'm a private duty RN, but the kids are lightweights and not as hard as adults. It's not the reason I went toward peds originally but it's been a nice benefit. Hospitals will train new grads (teaching hospitals) but you will most likely need your BSN to even get looked at. ICU's can work as well, but there is some lifting for T&P and patient hygiene. There is usually a nursing assistant or another RN around that is willing to help you if you help them.