[MarieD]

Just curious - what type is your occupation now? - I'm starting an RN program in the fall of 2006 (I'm 60) - I've been working in accounting and real estate for my whole working life so this will be a total change for me - although it is what I have always wanted to do.

Not so fast Judithlane. I just turned 62 and have not been excepted into program yet. After this semester, I'll have 2 more prereq's to take.[/quote]

[visitn]

I am 46 and I just received my BS in microbiology. I have been working in a research laboratory for about five years while going to school and have just recently decided that this is not what I want to do for the rest of my life.
I have decided that nursing would be a much more rewarding career....so this coming spring semester I will start my prerequisites for a nursing program.
I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one at my age making a career change.

[kgkarma]

Originally Posted by MarieD

Just curious - what type is your occupation now? - I'm starting an RN program in the fall of 2006 (I'm 60) - I've been working in accounting and real estate for my whole working life so this will be a total change for me - although it is what I have always wanted to do.

Not so fast Judithlane. I just turned 62 and have not been excepted into program yet. After this semester, I'll have 2 more prereq's to take.

[/quote]
I use to work in corporate America as a sales support rep. got laid off at 60 years old and have been working part time for the city while going to school. My part time job just ended last Friday so now I have to seriously look for scholarships.

Scholarships seem to be easier to get once you're in program.

Wish some of you 50+ was in this anatomy class I'll be attempting this week.

[MarieD]

Scholarships and financial aid - the state school system is always much cheaper although can be more competitive -good luck with your A & P class - I'm sure you'll do great!

I use to work in corporate America as a sales support rep. got laid off at 60 years old and have been working part time for the city while going to school. My part time job just ended last Friday so now I have to seriously look for scholarships.

Scholarships seem to be easier to get once you're in program.

Wish some of you 50+ was in this anatomy class I'll be attempting this week.[/quote]

[The Nursinator]

Toddster -

Just how do you define "late in life"? I'll get my RN this May at age 56. Based on my mom's health, this is still early in life. Based on dad's bad luck, I should give up all hope and wonder why I'm not dead yet.

I'm betting on mom's genes and may go on for my MSN.

Good luck!

Brian

[MarieD]

I'm 60 and won't have my RN until I'm 62 - but I have a lot on energy - like you I hope I got my mother's genes - in that case I'll have a long career!

Originally Posted by The Nursinator

Toddster -

Just how do you define "late in life"? I'll get my RN this May at age 56. Based on my mom's health, this is still early in life. Based on dad's bad luck, I should give up all hope and wonder why I'm not dead yet.

I'm betting on mom's genes and may go on for my MSN.

Good luck!

Brian

[deeoct1961]

Happy New Year to Everyone. I too did a change in careers later in life. I am 44 and got my LPN license last May and am working toward my RN, tho I have taken a break til next fall to give my brain a rest! LOL. Good luck. I can safely say, I wasn't the oldest in my class, there were several people older than me that were changing careers.

[mocha2222]

Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[mocha2222]

Good luck Brian!!!!

[Aquamarine]

Originally Posted by toddster

I would be happy to hear from anyone here that started their career late in life, perhaps Nursing is a second career. For a number of reasons, I am seriously considering changing careers, and for a number of reasons am looking at a career as a Nurse as a possibility. I am a 44/yo Male with a BA and a Masters degree, though not in life sciences, BA in business and Masters in Information Systems. I would be most appreciative to anyone with similar circomstances to share their experiences. I will be reposting this every few days so If I offend, I extend my humble appology in advance.

Thanks,

Todd

I was a nutritionist for 15yrs. and decided to go back and try to graduate before I turned 60...I graduated at 58yr. and I was the oldest in the class!