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  1. Just finished reading an awesome thread about a young 50-something getting ready to start a nursing program so I thought I'd put another call out for those over 40 (or close to 40) who are getting ready to start a nursing program (or those in the mid...
  2. Nursing school at age 50

    @Oz2, why do you say that? I am about to begin a nursing program in a matter of weeks. I have no illusions as to what the career path will be like, but I'm also not a nurse YET. Can you share your experiences?
  3. What is the average of a nursing student?

    I think the mix of ages is great. For some, like me, it is about trying something new. I have a BA and MEd but just wanted to give something else a try (especially since I have always been interested in medicine) after having my children. Others who...
  4. What is the average of a nursing student?

    At 40, I may be one of the oldest. I just finished a nutrition class where I was the oldest by probably 5 years, including the instructor. I thought it might bug be a little, but nope. Not at all. Granted, I don't feel "old", which probably helps. Th...
  5. Are there really enough jobs???

    I just noticed that Esme12 posted the same message on my op regarding the nursing shortage (https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nursing-shortage-not-747667.html). It is clear this is a topic that will continue to come up time and time a...
  6. Nursing Shortage or Not (two articles)

    Great info, Esme12! I had hoped not to sound as if I were bemoaning the job outlook for nursing. I'm not. If anything, as a former teacher, I'm used to doing my due diligence and felt fairly well versed on the current situation (thanks to AllNurses)....
  7. Dharma21 and DReinerMBA, nice to meet you! I'm with your Dharma21, I'm already thinking about my BSN, even looked at a few online programs today. I need to not get ahead of myself, but sometimes its hard not to think that way! Like you, DReinerMBA, ...
  8. Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    Here are two interesting sites/blogs exposing diploma mills: *Diploma Mills: How to Spot and Avoid Them! *http://diplomamillnews.blogspot.com/ (specifically: Diploma Mill News: Search results for nursing) I guess the key is to do your research . . .
  9. Scam Schools And Diploma Mills

    Thujone, I'm wondering the same thing. How are they able to offer programs like this? I mean, I don't see anything quite like this for teaching, engineering, medicine. Why nursing? If a school can't get accreditation, how can they even accept studen...
  10. Nursing Shortage or Not (two articles)

    While the first article is from US News' University Directory, it does cite a report from Georgetown University, this same information was mentioned in Forbes and is available on BLS and in numerous other articles. The Forbes article also cites a rep...
  11. Nursing Shortage or Not (two articles)

    elprup, no kidding! Before allnurses I would have bought the hype, but I've read countless posts claiming the only shortage is with jobs. I just thought it was interesting what was discussed in these two articles, especially since both are very recen...
  12. There has been so much talk about the "supposed" nursing shortage vs. the influx of nurses (and nursing programs and nursing students) that I wanted to see what data was out there. One recent article cites a report that states healthcare will experie...
  13. Hey JavaWench! It IS why you are tired . . . the two-year-old, that is. I had my first at 35 (I was mortified when my chart had me listed as "Advanced Maternal Age") and my second at 37. They will be 3 and 5 in just a matter of months! I was worried ...
  14. midlifecrisis1, you are where I may be one day and I won't have half the experience you have. NP, heck, you are climbing WAY up that ladder. I'm on the bottom rung :) Seriously, it is great to hear from you! You are what so many of us aspire to be ...
  15. What was your experience in school?

    Ah, and the reason I ask! I have two little ones, almost 3 and 5, and all I can think about is how they ARE my social life. While I have NO issues putting in the time, I want to spend as much QUALITY time as I can with them. Nice to hear you did it a...