Any mature students out there?

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Hello everyone! I have gone and gotten accepted into Drexel's ACE program for the fall of 2009. I am a much more mature student...over 50! This is obviously a second (3rd or 4th) career for me and I was just curious if there is anyone else out there who is also a more mature student beginning again.

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Hi I am 59

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I started nursing school in 2004 at the tender age of 44 after early retirement from my previous career. The oldest in my class was 56.

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Hi I am 59

Thanks classykaren! It is nice to know I'm not alone...are you in school now?

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You are not alone! I'm am also going to be in the Fall Drexel ACE program. I retired from my 30+ year career in business to start over in nursing - hope to eventually teach nursing! Am over 50 - will be 51 in June. Currently taking final prerequisites at Villanova. Am looking forward to the ACE program - it will be nice to be taking classes with some other 'mature' students. Right now I am usually the only one to get pre-1970 cultural references by the professors!

Look forward to meeting you!:D

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Hi StudentNurseBeth! It's nice to meet someone who still appreciates bell bottoms and tie dye shirts...wait; those things are back in style again! Keep in touch :)

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I am a mature student who will be entering the program this spring. I am wondering if you mature students had trouble finding jobs. Also, was it harder or just as hard to get through the program as it is for the younger students?

Thanks!

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Hi NancyRx -

re difficulty of program - I don't think it is any harder for mature students to complete - and do well - in an accelerated nursing program. We have the benefit of experience interacting with people, managing stress, multitasking, etc. My biggest challenge was my memory deficits - I can't just read material once and remember it like I used to. But I was on the deans list for 2 quarters, and completed the program with a 3.55 GPA.

Re jobs - will let you know after I take the NCLEX and start applying. Good luck!:nurse:

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Thanks, and best of luck to you. I'm having the same experience with prerequisites - have to read stuff 3-4 times to make it stick, but the greater life experience gives some structure for some of the material. And using a lot of mnemonics helps! I suspect your business background will be a big plus, especially if you are willing or interested in taking on any administrative responsibilities.

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