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Posted over 5 years ago I realize I don't belong in the Student Lounge. I am a male nurse for the last 35 years. Flo and I graduated about a month apart. A dose of relaity here - I have 16+ years as an occupational health nurse with a fortune 500 company. I have been wanting to find a job in MO and have had no luck. I have had some leads that went dead after a while. I have a BS in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering and 16+ years of experience. The only thing i see that may have made a difference is my age (60). I think it is more important how old you feel rather than how old you are. Advise - get what you want while you are young. Age does matter. your thoughts. Thanks BAR.N.BS |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Thank you for the encouragement. We had a discussion about am I'm to old to become a nurse at 38 years of age. Everyone said that you are not to old for obtaining knowlege. Just like you said, get what you want while you are young., but you still can gain knowledge, or better yet, give us student nurses some good old fashion nursing advice!!!!! I am a proud mother of three beautyful daughter. I currently live in Los Angeles California. I've worked as a heathecare provider for almost 10 years. I am curently in school to pursue my MSN in nursing, and wants to work as a pediactric nurse, in public health. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago You're never too old to get an education,especially when the medical field is ever changing. I've been a nurse since 77and I find that some things stay the same |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I don't think that you are ever too old to pursue your dreams! I sat with a woman in a class a few years back who was 83. She was finally pursuing her dream of going to college and getting her B.S.- I think it's amazing! As for looking for jobs, it may make a difference, but I think that is wrong. Just present your resume and knowledge in a creative fashion and show that you are still open to learning new things, but can also bring a lot of expertise into a position! GL! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago yallt39 said: Dear yallt39 my advise to is dont give up when one door close it's only due to the fact that door was not for you keep trying the one that will open is the one for you:) |
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| Posted about 5 years ago The older the wiser. I am 44 will be 45 in one week and am now pursuing my dream of becoming a RN. When I first enrolled in pre-nursing I was 18 yrs old right out of high school. I was not dedicated as I am now. Sometimes the drive is not there for younger individuals. Age does not matter unless you let it matter. Older, wiser and better off this time around. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Amen to that! I am 47, and one semester away from graduating. I see alot of the younger students strugle with clincals, and what they are exposed to. Some I have found get into to nursing for the money, but when the really see what is involved, they can't handlle it. There is something to be said for life experience. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I am 35, and I am glad I waited, because now I have the study skills that I need. I had a 2.5 GPA in high school, and now I have a 3.5 GPA |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I think alot of inmaturarity has to do with a lot of younger nurses, not being dedicated in going to school, and staying focus, remember, when you are young, you have your mind on other things, like parting, girls/women/boys/men. When you or older, you have the mind frame to study, without unnessessary distractions, like the old saying DID that DONE that!!, that what's keep older students a float, and give us persaverance. I am a proud mother of three beautyful daughter. I currently live in Los Angeles California. I've worked as a heathecare provider for almost 10 years. I am curently in school to pursue my MSN in nursing, and wants to work as a pediactric nurse, in public health. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago High five cuttie! |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I totally agree cuttie, when you are younger you have a lot inmaturarity and as an older student you won't waste your time taking classes if you really don't want to, you know the value of the dollar so if your going to school you really mean it. I'm 36 and going back and really focusing on my studies and not my social life. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I agree....new nurse at 40.....back fresh out of high school, I still had lots of growing up to do, and I really didn't have much of a sense of responsibility, not to mention the lack of life experience back then.....now things are different for me....I have traveled to great places, met lots of people, and unfortunately, experienced very difficult life challenges....for this, people say, I am a much better nurse than I might have been 18 years ago:).....Young or old, self motivation and determination, not to mention good study habits...at the key:) |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I agree, self determination and motivation is the key, young or old. I am a proud mother of three beautyful daughter. I currently live in Los Angeles California. I've worked as a heathecare provider for almost 10 years. I am curently in school to pursue my MSN in nursing, and wants to work as a pediactric nurse, in public health. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I am just starting nursing school at 38 and I feel enthusiastic and full of energy.I was in med school in Europe 13 years ago and had no desire to finish,NOW I know what I want. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I am sort of undecided on the "age factor" I think that anyone can do it as long as they are determined. I know that an individual person no matter the age can be just as successful in their pursuits as another if they are determined. I am 24 and started nursing school in August 07. I have a couple study groups going on and find the same issues in each age group. We have young and older students in our group and I don't think I could say any of them would be more or less successful because of their age. I think it comes down to a personal motivation and drive. I agree that I personally was not very motivated towards the nursing profession when I was fresh out of high school but that was my own issues. |
