The Neurodiverse Nurse: Thriving In A System That Wasn't Built For Me

By Lisa Cutelli

Being neurodiverse brings unique challenges to everyday roles, but what is rarely spoken about is the quiet struggle of becoming and being a nurse within a system built on uniformity. While the expectations placed on nurses are achievable, they are not always accessible in the same way for those with neurodivergent minds and who may process, learn, and adapt at a different pace or through entirely different methods.

From failing entry exams to struggling through university subjects, Lisa shares an honest and deeply personal account of perseverance, resilience, and growth. Her journey sheds light on the unseen barriers within nursing education and practice, while offering validation to those who feel they don't quite fit the mould.

This book concludes with a powerful dedication to every nurse with a "neurospicy" mind, those who carry both the weight of difference and an unwavering passion for the profession.

The Neurodiverse Nurse is a story of self-discovery, acceptance, and empowerment. It speaks to nurses, students, and anyone who has ever felt different in environments that demand sameness-offering not only validation, but a new perspective:
You are not broken.
You are exactly what this profession needs

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GX7JH7LZ
• ISBN13: 9798257334757
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"