Returning Lpn student in late 30's, married with teenage kids..

[Gog3tter]

Hello everyone!

I am a 38 year old who is married with teenage kids returning to school after a almost 2 year hiatus.

I want to start a thread for individuals who were once in Lpn school,

but life happened ( burnout, moved, had children, married, divorced, or just flat out needed a break to regroup) who are either currently in and or returning to school soon.

I recently reapplied and am hopefully anticipating admission for Spring 2015. I was one of the oldest students in my class at the time and anticipate that I will be again. I just want to have a place to come to for us older students, where we can relate to one another and occasionally vent, uplift and motivate, share our experiences in class and clinical rotations, share study tips.... Skies the Limit!!

So if you are middle aged (or older) and starting or returning to Lpn school, please feel free to chime in. I hope to build some awesome relationships and to be here for one another during our journey all the way until graduation and beyond:)

Hope to hear from you all soon!

[Gog3tter]

@futureLVN40, Happy Birthday in advance! I can totally relate in regards to taking the pre req's because it took me a little less than 2 yrs to complete them all, but let me tell you, this can also serve as an advantage. Pacing yourself ( as I did, taking a class or two at a time) enabled me to rank high ( my grades were very good as a result) in my class and I was easily accepted into the nursing program without having to wait forever. So, time is on your side girlfriend! Please keep me/us posted on your progress and I will do the same. After my hiatus, I have reapplied and am waiting to be ranked once again.... Lol...that's just how the cookie crumbles..., but that's alright, I'm in it for the long haul. Take care.

[futureLVN40]

Gog3tter Thank you! Let's definitely keep each other updated. Good luck let us know when you get that acceptance letter. It will definitely be exciting news!

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

34 when I graduated from LVN school, with 1 child in college, 1 in high school and 1 in elementary school. I'll be 36 when I start RN school next year.

[Gog3tter]

@futureLVN40, will do and thank you!

[Gog3tter]

@vintagemother, that's great. Congratulations and continued success!

[lpn2B2016]

32.. mom passed away. Dropped out. 5 years later, its on again. We can do this

[Gog3tter]

L@lpn2B2016, So sorry for your loss, but happy to hear that you are returning. YOU'VE GOT THIS!!! Thanks for your motivation and sharing your story. I am/we are cheering for you.