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Posted about 2 years ago Hi I'm Chris and currently finshing my pre-req's to apply to the nursing program at my local college. I'm 37; will be 40 when I'm certified. I'll have the Associates and am strongly leaning to get a Bachelor's. I feel like I'm so far behind(older) because I started all this so late. Most of the people I talk to say I should get the Bachelor's and even go further in my education. But I just want to start clinicals to get this career going. I should be in clinicals at this time next year because of the schools entry dates. Wish me luck and I'll try to come here as much as I can. |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Have good LUCK! I'm also excited, but I still got little way to go, hopefully by Jan.2012 |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago HI,XI3024TRAM, Welcome to Nursing Link! You haven't started too late, and I applaud your tenacity. I started late too, but I am a LPN in Florida. I wish you the best of luck and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Chris, 1st of all congratulation on your upcoming career.. Next look around on these forum stories, Basically we allsay if that is your desire,then go fo it.. Which degree shoulld you get.. You can start out with your associates and work on your degrees at the same time..You are really a young man and if you can handle the school, then just do it. The next 5 years are going to go by whether you are in school or not., however, if you do continue, that 5 years was worth it . It's up to you where you want to be in the next 5 years. So we all say good luck and Best wishes.. God Bless you too..Teresa |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Welcome Chris!!! you will find this site to be very helpful. Best of luck to you !! |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Chris, Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of nursing. No age restrictions here. I started as a Navy Hospital Corpsman at 17, graduated with my BS(N) at 25, MPH at 39, PhD at 41 and retired from the service at 42. Then I started another career. Do what makes you happy. It is your life, no one elses, so don't let anyone rain on your parade. Do it at your pace, when you want to do it. Tom Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Chris, I'm 31 and just graduated with my Associate Degree in nursing last month. I take my NCLEX in 2 weeks...and I would do it all again in a heartbeat!! You're never too old, and I also am leaning towards going back for my BSN. I do believe that it's a little more challenging if you have to juggle work, family, and school all at the same time, but it's doable - being older and having to face these challenges just makes you more ambitious and determined to meet your goals, IMHO! Good luck, I wish you all the best! =) |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Lu_Jane reminded me of something else that I had noticed. As I got older and gained experience and confidence, school seemed to get easier for me. I was more motivated to learn than I was right out of high school. I think my HS GPA was around 2.4?, next 2 degrees about 3.2-3.4 and PhD was 4.0. So it took me almost 40 years to get it right (I guess that makes me a slow-learner). Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago drtomconrad says ...
I agree 110% drtom! My HS was 2.4 something (I really didn't put forth much effort, and the GPA shows it), and my GPA from the nursing program is 3.49. Being older just makes it easier to remain motivated and dedicated to achieving your goals...and exceeding even your own expectations. We are just like cheese....we only get better with age!! HAHAHA |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago It could also have been influenced by the fact that we were paying for it out of our own pockets then, too. Gives one a bit more motivation to succeed, instead of just sucking. Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Great information.. Hugs, Teresa |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago XITRAM 3024, I agree with Dr. Tom, I had alot more motivation when I was paying for everything out of my own pocket, including my LPN licensure exam. In high school, my GPA was a 3.7, so I didn't play around, and I studied. In college, it was a 3.3, so didn't studied quite so much. In LPN school, I graduated with an amazing 4.0 in all subjects, it was hard and very worth it. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Hiya, I just would liketo put my 2 cents in..I started college @ 16y.o. I did very well and graduated in April 1974.. The point to this note is yes, you do need a good GPA to get intoschool, but I'm here to tell you that not 1 person or place ever asked for my GPA.. Teresa |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Too true. Really sucks too. I finally got a 4.0 and noone gave a rip.
Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago What do you call a Doctor that has the lowest GPA on his graduation...
The Answer Doctor
Do your best, but don't get yourself sick over it.. Good luck and God Bless.. |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago Point taken. Thank you, dear :-) Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago I love that joke.. People get so nervous, They forget how to be themselves.. Remember, Doctors and nurses all put their pants on 1 leg @ a time..Teresa |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago I cannot verify that last statement. In nursing school, I was forced to use the doctors locker rooms (despite my stringent objections to sexual discrimination). My instructor simply agreed that it was discrimination and to use the doctors locker room anyway. Sexist women!!! Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago LOL, OMG, such problems....LOL |
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| Posted almost 2 years ago You don't know the hell it is for a man in a woman's profession Being locked out of the nurses changing room & showers, hanging around with smart & beautiful women all day long. It was just one thing after another. Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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