Any of you LPNs bridging to RN in your very late 40s

[carz]

Just curious to know how many older LPNs are making the bridge to RNs and do they feel it will be worth their while from a employment perspective. I think it will take me approximately 5 years part-time as I work full-time I worry that it might not be beneficial to leave a full-time LPN job to start over as a RN when I finish. Anyone share my thoughts? The program definately is not easy, I find I am tired when I come home from work , I know blah blah blah.

[leenie45]

Wow!!!! That's really something to be proud of, and it sure isn't easy, congrats to you

[indygirl526, ASN, RN]

Just just passed LPN boards and am 50, a single parent with kids 10, 12 and 14. I am trying to find a bridge program that won't kill me! Go for it!

[Daisy86]

Good Luck! I'm also a LPN and going back for my BSN!

[hlr2752]

I am freaking out because I am 23 and God willing, getting ready to go into a nursing program (I have a 2 year old, am married and wouldn't trade my situation for the world). I have to say that I admire the older generations for going back to school and think it is great to see them in the college that I attend. Some of the people I have class with have been out of school for around fifteen years and they do great for themselves academically. But congratulations on bettering yourselves!!!! look forward to working along side you all as healthcare professionals!

[imagineme2day]

i am doing it! i am a lpn for 25 years going to finally get my rn, and i am 53

[imagineme2day]

Hello

I have such fear taking this micro exam! I took a prep class, took a refresher class and ow i just need to pay and test.....so much material, i know i have to walk through the fear.

[wonderland7]

52 and just graduated Dec. 2011 from ADN program sat for boards this AM crossing my fingers I passed............they wait is excruciating ......Doesn't matter your age, just your desire to accomplish the dream :) !!!

[leenie45]

Thats Great, let us know how you made out!

[leenie45]

It;s so much information. My desk is full of math books, med calcs, A&P, etc. At times I feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what I need to know, learn. I have fear daily, but it only makes my anxiety worse, and then I have learning blocks. I have been out of school for 28 years, so this is alot to absorb. Stay organized, and don't overload, I overload all of the time and it only hurts me. Calm down, you will be fine. Good luck

[keylyme]

I am 51 and just starting an ADN transition program. I plan on continuing to BSN and possibly beyond. It is not all about money (although I plan on making more of it - and getting out of LTC - once I complete my ADN); for me it is more a matter of self-fulfillment. I worked as an LPN for over 20 years mainly in med-surg, but I also have ICU, ortho, pedi and psych experience (when I was employed from 1983-2004, LPN's could do these types of things!) I took a hiatus from 2004 to 2011 and just completed a re-entry program. I was inspired by my professors, many of whom were women in their 60's just completing doctorates. Whatever it takes!

[Kidnurse1963]

I am 48 yo and I will be completing my CPNE the weekend of April 13th for EC. I graduated from LPN school 3-17-84 with a baby. I have been taking classes towards my RN for many years. I have just decided that I want to be paid for the work I do and to finally sign RN behind my name :) I am continuing on for an accelerated BSN/MSN program to realize my dream as a Neonatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Some days I feel 48, while other days I feel 28. I am just determined to finish what I started many many years ago. Go for it. Age is only a number. Terri

[christinedimopoulos]

Its worth it can you do an excelled program and work part time?I am studying for my RN boards now at 43 and have been out of school for too long I wish i could go back.on the bright side things are easier to absorb and understand in your 40s

christine