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Well, I am in the same boat, I am 59 and working on my MSN from an online degree program. Financially, I am paying for this myself and am almost half way there. I will probably be taking a break after this class and then in 12 weeks take another class with my goal being that till I turne 60 I will be just a class away or rather a practicum away. I am finding the whole process overwhelming but keep telling myself that I do not have the option of retirement, who knows where social security is headed and I will need health insurnce so I just keep plugging away. But I know how you feel.
Ok first off I tip my hat to you. I can't get my mom to get dressed some days so give yourself credit. I was contemplating being in my 40's when I finished my MSN and now I just feel silly. I decided that I'll be __yrs old either way so might as well be a __ year old NP. Hang in there :)
I worked a number of years ago for a boss (ADN-prepared) who was v. close to retirement age but taking classes (at a local B&M school) to complete a BSN. There was no way she was going to be finished in time for it to make any difference whatsoever in her career -- she was doing it strictly for the personal satisfaction. Although I disagreed with her about many things, and didn't much care for her performance as a boss, I did respect that about her.
It's never too late to further your education! Best wishes for your journey --
mathilda843
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I've been trying to justify finishing my MSN degree at the ripe old age of 60...had to stop due to family and financial obligations. I just can't get it out of my mind - like it's calling me to do this. But I can too easily come up with many reasons that it would not be a good idea - (mostly financial)
Any other oldies doing this?
I'm looking for pros and cons just to see if I'm truly insane...(ha ha) I just cannot make up my mind once and for all... 