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Hello. This is my situation. I am 43 and have a A.A.S in Dietitics. I have been a stay at home mom for 10 years. I have school age children and I am ready to get back to work. I have had some clinical experience. I wasn't happy with the carreer I chose. The pay wasn't the best, hated hair nets. I loved the clinical aspect. I really enjoyed helping the patients. I was thinking about becoming a nurse. I am worried that for one I am too old to start something new. Will it be difficult for me to go through nursing school. I was a horrible test taker to begin with. How long will it take me to complete the courses. Will I be hirable ( if thats a word.LOL) I figure I have 2 years before my kids are old enough to be ok in school all day. That would be the time I would go to school myself. I am afraid of needles so that part might hold me back. How do I start the process. Study for the entrance exam. I am so confused of what and how to go about all this. Any advice in how to pursue my new carreer?

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I am in the same situation with you, except I am almost done with nursing. I have a BS in general dietetics, and I am working as a nutritionist consultant. I am planning to combine the degrees and work for the community as an educator. I love nursing so much more though. Good luck to you.

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Specializes in Hospice/Palliative Nursing.

Of course it's not too late! :smackingf

I would suggest going to the local college you plan on attending and find out more info about what they require. Start taking your pre-reqs in the Spring and go from there. Start slow and ease into it with one class and see how you feel about it.

Good Luck!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

I agree that you need to talk to your local college. Becoming a nurse can take up to three to four years these days, longer if there is a waiting list.

You need to also listen to how you talk to yourself "I'm too old, I'm a poor test taker, I'm afriad of needles".....this kind of stuff dooms you from the start. Granted, it's important to know your strengths and weaknesses but be careful of the conversations you have with yourself.

Check this out: https://allnurses.com/forums/f200/anyone-start-their-career-late-life-125963.html

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I agree that you need to talk to your local college. Becoming a nurse can take up to three to four years these days, longer if there is a waiting list.

You need to also listen to how you talk to yourself "I'm too old, I'm a poor test taker, I'm afriad of needles".....this kind of stuff dooms you from the start. Granted, it's important to know your strengths and weaknesses but be careful of the conversations you have with yourself.

Check this out: https://allnurses.com/forums/f200/anyone-start-their-career-late-life-125963.html

Thanks for your reply.

Do I sound that negative and ready for failure?

:banghead:

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