Career Change after Layoff & 46 years old

[mrskpears]

Hello All, I'm so glad I found this sight...I decided after much soul searching and many headaches and layoffs, that it was finally time to take a leap of faith and go for my dream and become a nurse..I put it off for so long. I had a good job working for the phone company making a good living however, it was job.. I have children and a husband. Not to mention I'm no spring chicken- just turned 46. I feel it's time..and it's way over due but the nerves!! Am I too old? Is it too late? How will we survive? I don't want to look up and another 10 yrs has gone by...lol...Can anyone relate? I'm here hoping I could get some advice from someone in the Southeast Michigan area...I'm searching for a LPN program here but there are so many to choose from. Oakland University seems to be the most affordable? Are there any graduates out there? ..

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Welcome! Although I've heard that the Rust Belt states have good employment opportunities for nursing, hopefully someone will come along and confirm this.

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

You are not too old. My Mother did not start school until she was 50. 18 months later she had her license in hand and has not been without a job since. It is not easy, but can be done. Maybe also post in the Michigan forum to ask more about specific schools.