I need to know the opinion of other nurses because I'm not sure if I'm just waisting my time and money. I became a R.N. late in life, graduated with AASN degree at age of 40 yrs. old. I did this because ever since I was a little girl my dream was to be a nurse. But when I graduated high school I was in love and wanted to get married, and didn't have the money or ambition to go to school for 4 more years. I decided to go to Medical Assistant training school and I worked 22 years as M.A./Office Manager for 2 different doctors. I got burned out from the paper work and responsibilities and low salary for that career, so my husband agreed that I should go for R.N. Well it's been 5 years since I passed NCLEX and now I want to get a BSN because I want to advance. I also LOVE school! I know, I'm a nerd!! Anyway, can I hear some opinions on if I'm too old to try to advance in nursing? I'd appreciate any advice I can get.
Specializes in Medical/Surgical/Maternal and Child.
LadyLoca!! Girlfriend you are never too old to go back to school. Go for it if that is what you really want to do. Whats more we're not getting older, we're getting better. I do recall and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, that President Jimmy Carter's mother "Miss Lillian" became a nurse practitioner later on in life and even went on a medical mission to Africa. Don't ever let age stand in the way of your dreams!!!!
Euskadi1946
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LadyLoca!! Girlfriend you are never too old to go back to school. Go for it if that is what you really want to do. Whats more we're not getting older, we're getting better. I do recall and someone please correct me if I'm wrong, that President Jimmy Carter's mother "Miss Lillian" became a nurse practitioner later on in life and even went on a medical mission to Africa. Don't ever let age stand in the way of your dreams!!!!