Do you have any medical background at all??  What degree/certificate are you looking to achieve?  You are NEVER too old!!

JUDLEERN says ...

Absolutely ,you need to do it. I am 47 and have been a nurse for almost 20 years, but there are many men I work with that are getting their degree now, and are your age, do it, do it. You will make a great ER, trauma nurse with your police background. Do not ever under estimate the skills you have already learned that can be transfered into your next career. I do not know about money for school, but any community college that is accredited will do!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck and if I can answer any more questions let me know.

Thanks for the encouragement, my friend was a cop and a nurse for 20 years. I thought that was inspiring. He says im patient and my personality is perfect for the job. I just havent been to school in over 20 years and im alittle intimidated. I studied to be a Sergeant and Lieutenant and i went to college, 96 credits, but i took easy courses just to get promoted. I am getting excited though about starting a new challenging career.  

NYPDJoe says ...

JUDLEERN says ...

Absolutely ,you need to do it. I am 47 and have been a nurse for almost 20 years, but there are many men I work with that are getting their degree now, and are your age, do it, do it. You will make a great ER, trauma nurse with your police background. Do not ever under estimate the skills you have already learned that can be transfered into your next career. I do not know about money for school, but any community college that is accredited will do!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck and if I can answer any more questions let me know.

Thanks for the encouragement, my friend was a cop and a nurse for 20 years. I thought that was inspiring. He says im patient and my personality is perfect for the job. I just havent been to school in over 20 years and im alittle intimidated. I studied to be a Sergeant and Lieutenant and i went to college, 96 credits, but i took easy courses just to get promoted. I am getting excited though about starting a new challenging career.  

Wow............JUDLEERN is totally right.  You'd be fabulous !   Check into the scholarships and stuff and I'm sure you'll find a way.  I bet along the way you have made alot of nurse friends who would love to see you do this..    Were you there for 9/11?  Geez..................all of our law enforcement are a blessing to this country, and whether you were or  not, thanks for your sacrifices along the way.   Im sure those folks in New York would be fortunate if you did this.  Good Luck!

NYPDJoe says ...

nanette, i dont have any background at all just the experiences on the police job. Im looking for an associates in nursing so i could retire from my job and start something new. Does the nursing field pay for higher education.

Yes, hospital pay for higher education. Go for it. Keep us updated.

Absolutely you are not too old!  I have 3 semesters left and will be 52 when I graduate - I love school and am more focused and get better grades than most of my fellow students....especially the ones right out of high school.  You just keep believing in yourself and it will flow for you!  Nikki

wow, i'm 36, and you guys are really motivating me. i just started my pre-reqs for nursing.. i've been a hairstylist for 14yrs. just sold my salon and jumped in with two feet. i  really want to be a nurse anesthetist. wish me luck.....