Nurse with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Gets Dream Job

At 16, Ryann was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. It’s a progressive condition that makes Ryann’s collagen stretchy.

“About two and a half years ago, I began using a wheelchair full time, because my hips knees and ankles are very unstable.”

That’s when Ryann stepped away from her career as a nurse to work in hospital case management. It’s a job she loved, but wasn’t fulfilled by.

More than ten nursing positions turned her away. She was ready to call it quits.

“Then I said one last ditch effort, I saw the ad for mother baby position, and said let me just try,” said Kress.

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This excerpt was taken from the Exceptional Nurse Blog!

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