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1. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Good luck to you both!

2. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes your research does sound very interesting. I see a TCM doctor, glad to see an open minded soul around here. My doctor laughs at me for this and that makes me not want to see him anymore 😢

3. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks! I start taking my prerequisites in a couple weeks. I've started to collect info on local schools that offer CNA training. I take the HESI exam mid June. I start volunteering at a hospital early July. I am also getting a tax ID # for my design...

4. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Congrats! That must feel really awesome. Good luck to you!

5. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, as I mentioned, I already have a degree from this school and a 3.9GPA. Design students need math and science credits to graduate, too. And the burnout, as I mentioned, comes from working on commission. Not from the work itself.

6. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks! You see--I'm glad I posted this yesterday. I didn't really think of it that way until someone earlier mentioned the same line of thinking. It makes sense. I spoke with admissions to a CNA program today and she said, among other things, we le...

7. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Well, I can't apply to nursing school until jan 16. Being a CNA actually earns me points on getting accepted into the (competitive) program I'm looking at. I think it's pretty affordable as well. I think it will be good for the experience. I'm not sa...

8. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks! I am lucky to have the support of my husband. It's all sort of exciting, actually. I spoke with a local private school that offers CNA training in 7 weeks. I'm seriously considering it.

9. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

   margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I can't get used to saying HFC and my computer auto-corrects me all the time ;-)

10. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sounds like you're a very strong person. Good luck with finishing your BSN. Oh, and cute black kitty ;-)

11. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I was wondering about being a CNA. Do you see that many nurses start off here? My sister did. Do you know of any places, that you would recommend, in the Detroit area to obtain this certification?

12. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks for taking time to write. I love talking to nurses. I have two clients that were interior designers and now they are nurses; that was inspiring to me. What appeals to me most in working closely with people and caring for patients. And learning...

13. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thanks, this is good input. And I should tell you: I've always thought one needs to have a "calling" of sorts to do this type of work. At 18, 25 and even 30 years of age I think I would have to say I "wasn't cut out" for this type of work. And I'm pr...

14. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oh I know. And I love a little competition ;-) I'm applying to Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn, MI. Here's the scoop: they just finished converting admission from a waiting list (3 years!), to selecting top two hundred (they use a point system...

15. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    margaretann replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I really like this idea. So far I am in the very early stage of my student career. I met with the head of admissions and figured out what I needed to do to apply. Ick, and then there is putting my two weeks notice in at my current job of 12 years. Th...