Does somebody with hearing loss become a nurse,even a CRNA?
melody asked:
I can’t hear from left side at all,my left ear hearig in normal,I don’t wear any hearing aid and I am okay,just when the sound comes straight from deaf side I can’t hear it.I love to be an CRNA,but I am not sure if my hearing situation could be an obstacle or not,or it may stress me even more in work environment.Please let me know what is your idea.I prefer to hear it from nurses.Thanks.
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I can’t hear from left side at all,my left ear hearig in normal,I don’t wear any hearing aid and I am okay,just when the sound comes straight from deaf side I can’t hear it.I love to be an CRNA,but I am not sure if my hearing situation could be an obstacle or not,or it may stress me even more in work environment.Please let me know what is your idea.I prefer to hear it from nurses.Thanks.

February 14th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Look at the following sites.
AMPHL - Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
It really has to come from your heart if you wish to become a nurse. … a current/ recent nursing student or professional with hearing loss is to assist … - 27k - Cached
3.Books on Hearing Loss to Help You Cope with Your Hearing Loss
… in emergency situations, and in hospitals and nursing homes. … Becoming Friends With Your Hearing Aids” and “Two’s Better Than One!” ( 44 pages). Special! …