ELAINES

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1. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   ELAINES replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   Keep up the hard work - I wrote my post on this thread years ago. Since then I've finished my ADN, BSN and 1/3 of my MSN. It's an exciting journey! Pre-licensure classes and pre-reqs seemed the most difficult - odd isn't it?

2. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   ELAINES replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   You're never too old to change careers! I'm 49 1/2 years old. Hi everyone, I was accepted to my 1st choice nursing school today! I am a legal investigator and plan to blend nursing with law=Legal Nurse Consultant. While waiting I have been follow...

3. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   ELAINES replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   Tillyecs, You bring up some excellant points - the one that sticks in my mind is "is there some way to test drive a career." I'll bet if you were determined you might be able to shadow a nurse. Examine your personal network of friends, family and ...

4. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   ELAINES replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   Hi Sue, I am afraid I have put most of my eggs in one basket - BryanLGH College of Health Sciences in Lincoln. If they don't accept me (who wouldn't want a nice Jewish Grandma), I will definately check into College of St. Mary's! BryanLGH is local...

5. anyone else changing careers to go into nursing?

   ELAINES replied to amyrae76's topic in Career Support

   Amy, If you think you need a career change- you need a change! I have worked in law and can't advance any further. I am 49 years old and was pre-med about 30 years ago. I recently applied to nursing school. You don't have to decide today that you...

6. Nursing School Age 49?

   ELAINES replied to suzy253's topic in Career Support

   I am also 49 and have applied to nursing school. Medicine has been a life long goal. I am going to get old anyway so why not finally follow my heart. I think I have more to offer now than I did in my 20's. I am biting my nails waiting to hear if...