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No. 80
Old Jul 25, 2009, 12:17 PM

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I am an educator and my last class had two men in it. One was 51, the other was younger. Both got jobs immediately out of school. If you really WANT to become a nurse, DO IT.
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No. 81
from bailej11
Old Jul 25, 2009, 04:22 PM

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Hi! I clicked on your thread because I am 42 and have decided to become a nurse. I have a degree in business and have worked as an executive in insurance companies for the past 15 years. I am taking my prerequistes at a local community college (chem, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, etc) and will start a 13 month accelerated second degree program in January. I will have my BSN when I complete the program. My advice would be to see if you can find a second degree program that is convenient for you. You would have a BSN in the same time or possibly even less time than it will take you to get the ASN. Good luck!
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No. 82
from MaritesaRN
Old Jul 27, 2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dibbs197 View Post
Go for it! I'm 46 (female, though) and went back to school to start pre-reqs when my youngest son started kindergarten. Prior to my children, I worked in NYC for many years as an "executive assistant" and also at one point a "legal secretary". Got to commute, dress up uncomfortably, and put on a "corporate face" which ALWAYS went against who I am. I always felt like I was being someone I wasn't. I have been so fortunate to be able to have this second chance. Nursing school/college was never an option when I was younger - I came from a large family and college was for "boys" -- UGH!!

Enough of my baggage, but go for it! My sister put herself thru undergrad/and law school at night while working full time. I'm worried that she never seems truly happy and/or satisfied with her career.

Currently, I'm working as a nursing assistant in a wonderful hospital while waiting to get accepted to nursing school. Yes, there is a lot of "butt wiping", but I'd rather wipe the butt of someone in need, than kiss the butt of someone rather wealthy and uppity!

I'm glad I listened to my heart -- I finally feel like I'm home.


It feels so good to know that there are still people out there really true to their feelings. It is refreshing most specially when you are surroudned mostly w/ the wanna be's or unhappy ones , but never really doing anything about it. Thank you for being so real and down to earth and for beng you ! Thank you ladies and gents for a good releality shot in the arm ?
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No. 83
Old Jul 29, 2009, 01:19 AM

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Im 42 and hoping on the education horse again, It's never too late to keep getting educated.
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No. 84
from Paco386
Old Aug 01, 2009, 03:28 PM

Default Re: I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.
I just sent you a PM after having read your post in another thread. I am now 40 also an attorney leaving the profession to enter nursing and like I told you in my PM, your posts read as if I had written them, especially the part where you say "being an attorney so goes against my core as a person" .. that's me too!!

In your case, as some have already advised, I would certainly look into accelerated BSN programs - they will be faster tracked than ADN considering you already have a bachelor's AND you will have more opportunities open to you in nursing later on.

Good luck! Look forward to hearing more from you!
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