Navigating Nursing with Low Vision with Parul, NP

Dr. Moss interviews Parul Arora, a nurse practitioner with low vision, speaking on her unique journey into healthcare. Parul shares her initial dreams of becoming a nurse, the challenges she faced due to her disability, and how encountering medical professionals with similar disabilities motivated her to pursue her career in nursing despite societal discouragements. After earning her degrees and navigating through various healthcare roles, she became an advocate for nurses with disabilities, serving on the board of the National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND). Parul discusses the importance of seeking mentorship, advocating for oneself, and finding reasonable accommodations to succeed in healthcare roles. Her story emphasizes the significance of inclusive representation in healthcare and highlights how disabilities can offer unique perspectives and empathy in patient care. Contact Parul at: [email protected]  Resources for Living with Disabilities: https://medpsycmoss.com/disabilities-resources Website: https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠medpsycmoss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Listen to Podcast “Life as a Patient-Doctor” on: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/medpsycmoss Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-as-a-patient-doctor/id1719637283 Follow me on Social Media @medpsycmoss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medpsycmoss/ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/medpsymoss⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@medpsycmoss?_t=8kS9kVfKjUc&_r=1 ***This episode is for educational purposes only. All opinions voiced are the opinions of the speakers and not reflective of any institution. This is NOT medical guidance or recommendations. Please follow up with your health provider and therapist for any additional questions or support. ***  Chapters:  0:00 Sneak Peak 0:31 Podcast Intro 00:51 Introduction to Parul  01:52 Parul's Early Challenges and Career Path 03:54 Accommodations in Nursing 05:28 Disclosing a Disability 08:24 Cultural Perspectives on Disability 09:40 Patient-Doctors 10:41 To Disclose or Not?  12:34 Disclosing to Patients 13:55 Mentorship  17:40 Reasonable Accommodations 20:11 The Impact of Personal Experience    21:29 Advocacy and Mentorship 25:20 Pearls of Wisdom 26:57 Summary 29:55 Final Remarks and Resources #disability #nurses #medicalschool