ATT Second Career Students in their 40s & 50s

sriffey · Sep 7, 2012

Well I'm 38 but yes this is my 2 nd career , u have been a hairstylist for 19 years. In my 3 rd semester of Pre reqs waiting to see if got in to nursing school in spring

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ginna121 · Sep 7, 2012

I am 41 and in my second semester of prereqs. MY first career choice was being a SAHM. I am doing really well. I just got accepted into the Honors Enrichment Program. I am very excited to be pursuing my dream and hope the best for everyone on their dreams as well:)

pamelacnj · Sep 9, 2012

i am going to school as a second bs student. i am taking two pre reqs and have two more to take in the spring that i did not have in my bs in business.

i am hoping to get into an Accelerated BSN program in september.

if i do not get into that program, i will apply to a traditional bsn program which will take more time.

i am 48 years old so i definitely feel the need to finish as quickly as possible.

cbsncmom · Sep 10, 2012

I will be 41 Friday. I am in my first year pre-reqs. I freak out everyday about having enough time to get into nursing school. I love it when I see post from people my age. I really hope you get into that accelerated program.

Red35 · Sep 10, 2012

I'm getting up there in age ( close enough to 40). I'm starting school next month. I'm going to obtain my ADN then bridge to a MSN program ( I already have one degree). This is my second career and couldn't be more.....terrified!

pamelacnj · Sep 12, 2012

I have two pre reqs left after this semester to be eligible for the second degree ABSN program that I hope to enter next Sept.

I know I shldnt put all of my eggs in one basket but I dont want this to take years and years.

However, it would be a lot less costly to do it the longer way. I just wish their wasnt a waiting list for the longer route...

I also wish I was abt ten yrs younger. lol

melc0305 · Sep 13, 2012

I'm 39 and right in the middle of my pre-reqs. I have 2 more to take in the spring and then I start my nursing program in the summer. I was lucky to get into an ABSN program! I have a degree in Communications. Half the days I think I'm crazy for doing this and not cut out for it. I feel guilty about taking on debt to pay for it. Then sometimes I'm excited about a new career path. I also enjoy reading posts from others my age who are going through this process.