all of your posts have helped me to realize that it is never too late. I just turned 40 in March and want so badly to go back to school. Only problem is I am unemployed and have a husband that not exactly supportive of my becoming a nurse. Doesnt think I could make it. Any suggestions or advice where to turn? I have the opportunity to take a 3 week CNA course that would give me more skills to find work but it is the money issue and husband issue. Help!!!!!!!!!

I am 38 years young also! I have a degree in Broadcast Journalism. I was a disc jocky for 10 years, working for several radio stations as an on-air personality. Talk about a 180! I went back for my CNA in 2002 and EMT license. I worked for an ambulance service, but I didn't like the odd hours. SO, here I am at 38 finally deciding what I want to do with the rest of my life. I never think one is too old to start something new if they REALLY love it. We had a 70+ lady finish nursing school and practiced nursing for nearly ten years. Now that is awesome! So, ANYbody motivated enough can do it! JUST GO FOR IT! IF YOU NEVER TRY, YOU ARE SURE TO FAIL!

I guess it depends on what type of nursing you are dreaming of doing and whether or not it will be too taxing physically. No doubt the heart and desire are the drivers for ambition, but once you reach your goal...sometimes it's a bi#@*.

You are only as old as you feel. That being said, hospital bedside nursing is physically taxing on the body.
But nusing today is soooo different than years ago. Nursing has branched out into many directions. Community,insurance,forensics& informatics are just a few new areas where nurses can bring their skill, compassion and all around awsomeness. Go for it ! :o)

I think you should follow your dream.

I've always wanted to become a RN but did not get further than an LVN. I worked 30+ years in clinics for Dr.'s and got my kids educated. Now I'm 67 years old and feel I've not completed my education and can't do anything about it. So you hang in there and follow your dream.

Good luck

acr in Houston,Tx.

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Hi there!

I am 43 years old, finished a job interview with my local power company, 50 hours a week, have to sell 1800 of services a month, free self benefits, bennies for family later on, partial pay.  WOrking 1100am to 800pm M-Sat.  WHAT DO I DO>

WHAT DO I DO?  I have been kicking around the idea of a RN< BSN after my first degree in Health Services Admin next year 2009.

If I do this job, I will not be able to do nursing school, anybody have some advice, all is welcome!

Sincerely,

Kristine SaintedMarie

Ever since I can remember I wanted to be a nurse! I started Nursing school in 2005 at age 48. One of my classmates was 62 and graduated at the top of our class. I left in second semester for several reasons.One being burnt out and not enough confidence. I also had a daughter that had a liver transplant at this time and she needed me too. I am now 2 yrs later at age 50 still wanting to fulfill that dream and am ready to tackle it again. I have a question to anyone out there.

Tomorrow in fact I meet with the Dean of Nursing! To talk and to prepare to re-enter in January. This time I am trying to look at all my options a little clearer. I don't want to blow this again! Quitting will not be an option.

My question is advice concerning a fast paced Associate or to go for the BSN. I have my prereqs just about done to enter a BSN. it would only take me 2 more semesters to finish. I want to succeed this time! IDoes the other program allow more time in each class or is it both equally fast paced? I am a slow learner in Dosages and needed a tutor as it had been yrs since I looked at a math problem. I only took the math in school that I needed to graduate.

I know we are never too old to go back to school. Older people do bring life experiences too.

Any advice would be appreciated

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be s

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that you got t

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that you got the BSN.

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that you got the BSN. It does

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that you got the BSN. It does make a

Pip: go for the BSN. I too was awful at math and in HS took only what I needed to get my HS diploma. Just get the help you need and go for it. You will not be sorry that you got the BSN. It does make a difference when