I'm not a nurse but was wondering if I could get some info

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jun 25, 2001

Heaven's no you are NOT too old!!! I graduated at age 30. There was a 67 year old in my class at the time!

Most schools will require either a highschool diploma or a GED certificate. As far as the actual paper diploma I don't think it is needed. Just give them the name of the school, address and date of graduation. They will also most likely want your SAT or ACT test scores sent to them.

You will make more money as an RN. It is also a longer course.

Look up some of the schools near you. Colleges and Junior Colleges are your best bets. Write for a catalog and read the requirements. Good luck!

RNforLongTime · Jun 25, 2001

Hi Stoneyswife,

No you are never too old--learning is a lifelong process! As far as career opportunities go. more are available to you with an RN license. Your high school should be able to verify that you graduated. I never had to show mine when I applied to college. Most colleges and post-secondary educational schools require that a transcript be sent to them directly from your high school.

Check around in your area and see if there are some hospital based RN programs--if not your best bet would be a 2 year junior college which would give you an ADN(assocoates degree in nursing). Also most hospital based programs are 2 years long anyhow. whatever it is you decide to do, godd luck. We definietly need more nurses in our profession!

Kelly:)

TracyB,RN, RN · Jun 25, 2001

go for it :) i just completed an lpn to rn transition program in december 2000. no regrets. majority of women in my class were returning to school after their children completed high school. :)

stoneyswife98 · Jun 25, 2001

Thank you all very much for the information.It was very helpful and I've decided to go for Rn.I will definetly remember all of the advice you all have given,and again thanks alot