Career change at 46.......

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Hey guys, 

Curious how many are around my age (46) and made a career change? 

 I've been a professional guitarist, college instructor and private music teacher for many years ....but health care has always intrigued me and the nursing route is something I've been pondering for over a year. When Covid hit it pretty much flattened my music career for both performing and teaching, so Im taking this blessing/curse to start down a new life path in medicine. Starting pre req's for my ADN in the Spring, and considering getting a CNA certification to start working in the field.

Anybody else on a similar path or have been? Kind of scary at this age, but I take very good care of myself physically, mentally and spiritually ....so I feel up to the challenge and am truly excited about the new venture. Thanks for any insight or just resonance! 

FiremedicMike said:

My wife pinned me at our pinning ceremony, it was an amazing thing

 

I love that! I'm hoping the same. Strong work, sir! 

Specializes in Prior military RN/current ICU RN..

Man.  I just retired from the military last year at 45.  I was Army Officer in the Nurse Corps.  I still work, but just intermittent. Maybe 16 hours a week.   Just be aware.  12 hour shifts.   Nights. Weekends.  Very hard work.  I would avoid taking out a lot of debt for it in case you just don't want to do it.  Many new nurses just walk away shortly after starting.   However sure go for it.  Where I work now there are nurses in their 60s. 

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