Any non-traditonal students out there?

[denise0815]

Hi..I am so glad I stumbled upon this site...I am hoping I can get some advice from anyone out there that had the same concerns I do...I guess I am considered a "non-traditional" student, because I am 37 yrs old and have two kids. I have struggled with the idea of going back to school for the past year. I am "pre-nursing" because I need to re-take the science courses because it has been so long since I have been in school, but I am terrified to take the final plunge. I need some advice...I need to know it can be done!!! I would love to hear from someone who has changed careers and made it happen. I have been in the business world for so long, but I am not satisfied, I want more, I want to make a difference. This something I have thought about for a long time, but I just need a "push".

[denise0815]

Thank you so much for sharing your story...I can relate, as I am a single mom also and I do need to work full-time while I head back to school.That was another serious question that I had,so many people say that when you start your clinical hours you can not have a job..that you will never make it..but I figure I will deal with that when I get to it. I first need to get back to school....I am glad to read that so many people have been successful and that it can be done. This was just the encouragement that I needed!!! Best of luck to you!!!!

[jessi1106, BSN, RN]

I changed careers and became an RN when I was 32. I also have two children. There were many 40-somethings in my class, and a few 50-somethings. It ceratinly can be done! Good luck to you!