At age 39, should I start nursing program?

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I had asked this question awhile back about going into nursing but did not get many replies, so I am rephrasing it. Do you think at age 39, I should start this ADN program I have been accepted into? I have read many posts where people say they would not recommend it as a career change, especially at an older age since it is so stressful and physically demanding. My choices are this two-year ADN program or spending the next two years completing my Bachelor's degree in something else. Any thoughts?

Is it easy to get an office type job as an RN or do you have work in a hospital? I have years of clerical medical experience but no hands-on experience. I currently work as a urology medical transcriptionist. In the past, I was a licensed workers comp adjuster. Maybe some of this experience could land me an office nursing job??

Thanks.

Specializes in School Nursing.
I started with the LPN program at 39! No regrests and part of my plan is to have a flexible career as I get older such as teaching, admin or even telephonic nursing. If you want to be a nurse definitely go for it. FWIW I wasn't the oldest one in either my LPN or RN class.

P.S. your name is really pretty

Thanks Jules!

I have seen you on some other posts. I think your name is really cool too. Is it short for anything?

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Thanks Jules!

I have seen you on some other posts. I think your name is really cool too. Is it short for anything?

Nope Just Jules. :)

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Specializes in School Nursing.
Nope Just Jules. :)

The reason I ask is because I had a friend named Julian that I called Jules. I also know the name Jules is popular in England. Nice name! :wink2:

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Specializes in TCU.
Normandale???? then Metro state?

I almost went that route. I ended up as an MSU Accelerated RN student. I am starting at the VA next month. Best of luck!

I am at IHCC (Inver Hills) nursing program, then maybe Metro (I will have to check out MSU). Eventually I want to work @ HCMC or Regions, maybe Mayo.

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I am at IHCC (Inver Hills) nursing program, then maybe Metro (I will have to check out MSU). Eventually I want to work @ HCMC or Regions, maybe Mayo.

I almost went the Normandale/Metro state route.

Cool. My daughter is doing her summer 3 externship at Mayo as we figuratively speak. She is loving it there.

Check out the VA Hospital for a job. Great pay and benefits. I start next month.

Best of luck!

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