mental health nurse - previous mental illness

Hi,

I have applied for mental health nursing. In the past I have suffered with some mental health illness which has now been treated and I am fully recovered. Due to my experiences I wish to go into mental health nursing. My question is, has anyone ever experienced discrimination in the field due to previous illness. I am really worried that one day I will get rejected for a job etc because of my past experiences if I choose to tell them or they find out.

Thank you

Reply 1

laurajonesy

They can't not take you on because of that! It's against the law, if they do then you need to take it further!

Reply 2

A future Midwife

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You'll be absolutely fine, especially if you've been recovered for a while! Try not to let it worry you at all! :smile:

Reply 3

Simone.xox

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Original post by charlyswahn

Hi,

I have applied for mental health nursing. In the past I have suffered with some mental health illness which has now been treated and I am fully recovered. Due to my experiences I wish to go into mental health nursing. My question is, has anyone ever experienced discrimination in the field due to previous illness. I am really worried that one day I will get rejected for a job etc because of my past experiences if I choose to tell them or they find out.

Thank you

Hi,
I'm a nursing assistant in a mental health unit and I also have experience of mental illness. You will probably have to go through a few forms about your health, and then be in contact with occupational health but in my case they just asked if I was recovered to which I agreed. It is a challenging but highly rewarding area of work :smile:

Reply 4

charlyswahn

OP

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Original post by Simone.xox

Hi,
I'm a nursing assistant in a mental health unit and I also have experience of mental illness. You will probably have to go through a few forms about your health, and then be in contact with occupational health but in my case they just asked if I was recovered to which I agreed. It is a challenging but highly rewarding area of work :smile:

Thankyou very much :smile:

I was worried that they would discriminate.