How to make a career change into nursing? - page 2
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Jan 2 by Tameka2010I'm looking to transition from being a high school teacher to being a nurse. Is this really a good idea? I can't stand my job right or really from the very beginning. :-( -
Jan 3 by ummnasim@Tameka- I think if you feel that you want to be a nurse, then go for it! I know for me that I am not doing my kids or the school any justice if my heart is not in it. - Jan 4 by ShamugaHello, I want to do a career change into nursing but I have a previous gpa of a 2.46 due to illness while trying to complete degree online. What can I do to increase my chances of getting into a nursing program especially being 50 years old?
- Jan 5 by pattylee1122Quote from Tameka2010I don't know what your situation is but my husband and I were not happy with our old district. Plus I don't think teaching is my primary calling... I am actually seeking a career coach to consult with and my coach refers to "Do What You Are" book. It combines Myers Brigg personality traits with matching careers. There aren't many nurses who have my personality traits but I am learned to be more factual rather than a feeler from my personal medical problems. I am also attracted to people helping professions versus corporate jobs.I'm looking to transition from being a high school teacher to being a nurse. Is this really a good idea? I can't stand my job right or really from the very beginning. :-(
Anyways, I hope you find confirmation if nursing is the right path for you! - Jan 5 by pattylee1122Quote from ShamugaYou may have to start a new post in this forum so you can get more responses. I would think you can possibly retake some courses to boost your GPA?? I am sure an advisor of a nursing program can help you. I did not do too well on Human Anatomy over a decade ago in college and I hope retaking it will boost my GPA.Hello, I want to do a career change into nursing but I have a previous gpa of a 2.46 due to illness while trying to complete degree online. What can I do to increase my chances of getting into a nursing program especially being 50 years old?
I don't know if age would matter though... I wish you luck as you pursue nursing! -
Jan 6 by chucksterQuote from ShamugaMany nursing programs give equal or higher weight to your scores on the standardized admissions tests (e. g., TEAS or NET), so a relatively low GPA may not matter so much. In addition, you could take some of the nursing prereqs such as Bio, Chem, A&P, Math & Stats prior to applying to boost your GPA. As a "well seasoned" student, your GPA was likely far in your past, so is not as relevant and should be explainable. We had a fair number of 40 and 50 year olds in my nursing program, me among them, so I speak from experience in saying that age should not really be an issue.Hello, I want to do a career change into nursing but I have a previous gpa of a 2.46 due to illness while trying to complete degree online. What can I do to increase my chances of getting into a nursing program especially being 50 years old?
I would urge you to make sure that nursing is really what you want before taking the leap however. I'd also strongly suggest that you closely examine the nursing job market in your area before devoting the time, energy and money needed to become an RN. In many areas, jobs are very scarce for new grad nurses, which may mean you'd need to move to find employment. This is the one area where age may come into play since you may not be as willing or able to relocate as someone younger.pattylee1122 likes this.