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[newsingleDad]

Hello to all,

I am a 44 yr old single dad, (well almost - divorce is forthcoming) and I started thinking about going to nursing school for a couple of reasons, 1st to give my 2 girls a better future and second I have thought about a healthcare career for a long time.

Why now? Because it is now solely up to me to make sure my girls have a brighter future than I did. So, I have been researching, cost of schools, job outlook, pre-req's, which I am worried about a couple of them, such as chemistry and calculus, this may be difficult.

I read the pre-req's have to be done before I can even apply? I live in central FL where there are numerous A.S & BNS programs and I was thinking of trying to get my A.S so I could work and support my children while going back and getting my BNS(or is it BSN). I would love to become an RN and specialize in oncology.

My second option would be to become a Surgical Tech, but I just read that position is being fazed out by RN's.

I haved talked with my mom in Richmond, IN and she offered to help with the kids if I wanted to move and attend school up there. Fhat would mean I could possibly attend full time, but there are only a handful of RN programs and they are about 45 minutes away.

So, I guess my question is, if I was only a C student in my sophomore year of math and science before getting my GED and entering the military, should I be worried about the pre-req's? Also, if it just isn't meant to be, any suggestions on the Surgical Tech?

Sorry the post is a bit long, just terribly worried about my childrens future.

newsingledad Jeff

[jwheeler7791]

Hi Jeff,Itsnever to late. Im 47 years old

Hi Jeff:

I just wanted to echo what FX is saying (he's actually in my cohort for Spring 2014).

I'm 37 years old with a kiddo and this is my second career. It absolutely is possible and actually somewhat easier this go-around with my education. I'm a little wiser and have understood what is at stake so my motivation to succeed is that much more intense.

If your serious about it, I would wholeheartedly recommend finding an institution that you trust and sitting down with both a Financial Aid counselor and an Academic Adviser to find out what your options are.

Its most definitely an intense ride (even in pre-requisites) and not for the faint-of-heart, but the rewards and benefits to both yourself (i.e. enriching yourself and your understanding of many fascinating subjects) and the ability to broaden your employment goals are immense. Yes, the market is somewhat soft right now, however after you finish with your schooling that may not be the case.

Good luck in whatever you decide to do.