I am currently a Certified Medical Assistant and a Certified Nurses Assistant. I do PRN work as a CNA for an agency. I enjoy working with people. It would be great to become a Registered Nurse but I now wonder if it is to late. I just turned 40 years old.
I recently received my certification in medical assisting. The job market seems saturated and no one will give you a chance if you don't have over a year experience. It is a little frustrating.
I would love to do more to help people.
My circumstances are a little challenging because I am a single mother of 3. My youngest is 2 and she is my little "Downs" baby. I am waiting for her to enter the school system in order to possibly start my dream.
My 5-year-old twins started kindergarten 2 weeks before my 50th b-day. I start an ADN program in California in January. When I did my CNA at age 49, I felt that my experience due to my age was hugely helpful. With each passing year I feel more comfortable and able to enjoy life and deal with whatever presents itself. This will show through in your studies and in your patient care. Make your dream come true!
Its never to late to stop becoming a back breaking cna and to land on the floor as an RN. Why would you ever let what people think of you to stop you from getting out of a hard back breaking job? Come on now we're in 2014 where we can do whatever we want at any age, stop letting ageism get to you.
You are definitely NOT too old!!! In 2011 the company I worked for sold to another company and of course there was no room for me. As you know the job market was stagnant at that time so I made the decision to return to school. In May, 2014 I graduated with my ASN and in July I turned 49!!! It is NEVER too late!!! Good luck to you!!!
There are online/hybrid ADN/RN programs too. Just need to look for them. My RN program has a weekly evening seminar, sometimes a lab day and a clinical day which is always a hospital site but it fits this 40 somethings life!! The rest of the learning is done through modules and online activities.
No, you are not too old at all. I just turned 60 and I am in my final semester of nursing school to become an RN. Nursing is a wonderful career, you can make it what you want and work as long as you want. Nurses are needed everywhere. You will always be able to make a difference and you should not ever have any trouble finding a job. Good luck!
I am currently a Certified Medical Assistant and a Certified Nurses Assistant. I do PRN work as a CNA for an agency. I enjoy working with people. It would be great to become a Registered Nurse but I now wonder if it is to late. I just turned 40 years old.
I recently received my certification in medical assisting. The job market seems saturated and no one will give you a chance if you don't have over a year experience. It is a little frustrating.
I would love to do more to help people.
My circumstances are a little challenging because I am a single mother of 3. My youngest is 2 and she is my little "Downs" baby. I am waiting for her to enter the school system in order to possibly start my dream.
Am I too old?
No. I am 47 and will finish my ADN in May 2015. There are a couple of older students in my class.
No you are not too old. I got accepted into nursing school when I was 50. I figured four years will come anyway, whether I get a BN or not. There are times when I 2nd guess myself but then God has a funny way of reminding me why I'm on this road. I've met amazing NAs, LPNs doctors, younger instructors and patients who wished they had/could go back to school; they are soooo supportive of my decision. If it's your dream, let nothing stop you, not even your age. I will be graduating next Christmas and I have two kids!
Curious to know what that program is all about. My life is filled with therapies and doctors appointment for my little girl.This is in regards to the hybrid program of online courses and seminars.
Ok, so like one of your other responders, I also am 52 and I am not an RN yet. I am in level 3 and plan to graduate April of 2015. I also have an 11 yo child with DS. I am single with two children left in my home. If you are too old, then I am way to old, and I cannot except that fact. I am pushing on. I like the comment that said you're not dead so you're not too old. Well we have to be functioning safely as well. So there are five of us in my class of 60 students who are over 50 years old. Yes I wish I started years ago, because I think I love nursing.
Specializes in Pediatric Home Care, Dr Office/Clinic.
I thought the same thing for awhile but now I realize it's never too late if it's something you really want to do. I'm 42 & probably won't be starting RN school for another 1-1 1/2 years, so i'll be like 46 when I finish up.
I started my pre-reqs 3 months prior to my 40th birthday. I had NO prior medical experience. I was in sales prior to pursuing my RN. I sat down after losing my job due to the economy and everything I liked pointed to volunteering in the senior community, and no income wasn't an option so I decided to serve with income and went for my associates degree in nursing(ADN). I graduated in December of 2011, passed the NCLEX in February of 2012, started my first job in April of 2012. I love what I do and have not felt discouraged one bit. My class was about 20 people and was split 50/50 with 20 somethings and 40 somethings. The youngest was 23 the oldest was 47. Go for it, and remember you have your MA and CNA. I didn't even know how to take a BP when I started. To say I was green is an understatement. Best Wishes.
There is an advantage to being older too. We just hired a new ADON, and my coworkers asked why I didn't go for the job? I said I only have 3 years of experience, they replied "She's twelve". I said "She has 14 years of nursing under her belt". My patients feel the same, I still ask tons of questions I just do it out of sight and ear shot. Use the grey hair and wrinkles to clam your patients, and your life experience to gain respect. Again good luck.
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My 5-year-old twins started kindergarten 2 weeks before my 50th b-day. I start an ADN program in California in January. When I did my CNA at age 49, I felt that my experience due to my age was hugely helpful. With each passing year I feel more comfortable and able to enjoy life and deal with whatever presents itself. This will show through in your studies and in your patient care. Make your dream come true!