IowaDiva

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1. I got the job

   IowaDiva replied to MissyMango's topic in Technicians

   Congratulations!!

2. How to deal with unsupportive people.

   IowaDiva replied to Malpal23's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You could actually inspire her to go back to school. It's never too late!!

3. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

   IowaDiva replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing

   NewRob: At age 49, I'm starting to get the baggage out of of my life. It feels great!

4. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

   IowaDiva replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Oh, Honey! It is definitely not too late. I'm taking my 150-hour CNA class and am excited to start my prerequisites this fall. I turned 49 last week. I had to raise my kids (still have a 10-year-old at home) before I could do what I've wanted to ...

5. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

   IowaDiva replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I turned 49 yesterday and in a Nursing Assistant program at the school where I hope to continue on to nursing. The only "problem" I have is that I still have a son at home, who is 10. My mommy guilt is running rampant! But I am also sure that when...

6. What if I can't do it???

   IowaDiva replied to its_meee's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I'm starting my CNA class a week before my 49th birthday. I figure it'll take me a while to get tuition reimbursement to even start my prerequisites. I'm thinking I'll be a nurse in my 50s. (Either that or a surgical techologist...still haven't de...

7. Becoming a CNA

   IowaDiva replied to cnamom12's topic in CNA/MA

   I turn 49 next month...starting my CNA training in a couple of weeks. Congratulations for your courage and determination...like me! Smiles!

8. Mercy College of Health Sciences - Des Moines

   IowaDiva replied to edeilo's topic in Iowa

   I'm starting the Nursing Assistant course at MCHS. I hope the go on to the nursing program, once I've worked at a facility (hopefully a hospital) long enough to access tuition reimbursement. I'm an older student (49 next month), but I was very impr...

9. Older CNA Student with Questions

   IowaDiva replied to IowaDiva's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks so much for your advice!

10. Older CNA Student with Questions

    IowaDiva replied to IowaDiva's topic in CNA/MA

    Oops...correction. I will be starting in the CNA class next MONTH, not week.

11. Older CNA Student with Questions

    IowaDiva posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hi, everyone. I have enjoyed reading the posts...lots of good advice! I'm starting CNA training next week, hoping to go on to become an RN. But one thing at a time. Mentally and emotionally, I'm ready. I'm also a cancer survivor (cancer-free for 3...