I know it is extremely common for women to change careers later on and choose nursing as their new career choice. But I honestly feel totally overwhelmed at the thought of how I will achieve this. I don't even have a date in site for when I could even apply to a program. I am a full-time graphic designer in the Dallas area. I make a decent salary but despise my career choice. All I want is to be able to start over and choose Nursing as my career. I have a few prereqs out of the way, and plan to take as many classes as I can before applying. But how in the world will I be able to go to nursing school and take care of financial obligations (home & auto loans, bills, raising a 2-year old with daycare expenses, etc - you get it).
I would love to attend El Centro in Dallas. If anyone has been or is in my same situation please share your insights with me. I guess I just need someone to say "Yes, it's possible".
I guess 29 is the going back to nursing school age here :)
I am also 29, have a 20 month old son at home with me (who keeps me busy and insane). I work 2 part time jobs around my husband schedule so we don't have a daycare bill-YAY! I received an AS in Liberal Arts this month so that was well appreciated! I did that because I wasn't sure what I wanted or where I was going.
With that degree, I was able to knock out a few pre-req's...I just have the sciences left. Which I am busting out online this spring and summer. Hoping to get into the program this fall, but I have a feeling I will have to wait until Fall 2010, but so what, the future is bright
Good Luck to you...remember to stay on this site everyone is very supportive!!
Nope, not crazy! Yes its possible. I'm doing the exact same thing - 29yo, graphic designer/nursing student, with young children at home. Do what your hearts leading you to do!
Greetings! I started El Centro College in Jan. 2008. It is the first time for me at college and I am 36 yr. old single mother of an 18 yr old. I had to move me and my daughter in with my parents so that we could both be full time college students. I have applied for the ADN RN program at EC just this last week. It took me one year to get my pre-requ's and I took five classes during the summer. It can be done, however I know how lucky I am to have parents that are happy to help me out. I also receive financial aid. It is a tough road but just put one foot in front of the other and keep your eye on the prize. YOU CAN DO IT!! Good Luck!:wink2:
No you are not crazy. I decided to do the same thing and I will be 29 in May. Honestly, I think I was crazy for staying in a field that I hated. So, continue on your road and be blessed!!
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I guess 29 is the going back to nursing school age here :)
I am also 29, have a 20 month old son at home with me (who keeps me busy and insane). I work 2 part time jobs around my husband schedule so we don't have a daycare bill-YAY! I received an AS in Liberal Arts this month so that was well appreciated! I did that because I wasn't sure what I wanted or where I was going.
With that degree, I was able to knock out a few pre-req's...I just have the sciences left. Which I am busting out online this spring and summer. Hoping to get into the program this fall, but I have a feeling I will have to wait until Fall 2010, but so what, the future is bright
Good Luck to you...remember to stay on this site everyone is very supportive!!