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I'm almost 32 and just about finished my first quarter back. I will have 9 more pre reqs to take before I can apply for the program. I would love to chat with others and cheer each other on along the way. OH, and does anyone else think English 101 is kinda hard?! And why the hell does it have to be one of the 4 classes that count at my school? I'm going crazy!

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I am 46, and I have 3 kids, (18, 16, 12)

I start school in August.

very excited.

I am probably the oldest here....

Nope, I am 49, starting ADN in Aug as well.

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I posted earlier but here's everything LOL. I am 36 yr old mother of 2 (16&11) and my husband has been in the Army 19 1/2 yrs. i have a question: I have taken (and PASSED) both A&P 1 & 2. I am finishing my last pre-req (biology- because I took a refresher math course) this summer. I have also completed everything NON Nursing in the program (comp1, intro to nursing, pharmacology, lifespan, psych, fine arts and speech). Is bio going to be SUPER HARD or will it be a little easier since I have gone a little backwards and taken both A&P's?

I would say much easier!!!!! Ive had all of them, so your A and P gives u a head start.

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Your story is really inspirational. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a nurse!

Is the cost difference between the BSN and MSN very different? I figured I could get more financial aid for a graduate degree vs a 2nd bachelors. Just something to keep in mind. :)

I thought that you are not eligible for financial aid if you already have a bachelors?

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Keep at it everybody! I did an ABSN program when I was 32 in 2007. I graduated in 2008. Best move I ever made!

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Congrats to everybody thats starting on this journey & best wishes! :-)

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So glad to see I am not alone!! I am 43, going for LPN as my second career. I already have BS degree. I missed the cut off for my local LPN program so I am starting in August to be a CNA. I just got accepted today to be a volunteer at a local hospital...they assigned me the ICU so I am super excited! The hospital said this will help me and I can learn a lot from the staff in ICU. Good luck to everyone!!

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Apologies if anyone has already applied to this one...I was told by my school that I can't get grants since I have my B.S. degree but I can get student loans/financial aid.

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I'm a 34 y/o LPN and back in school to get my RN. Finally finished my previous reqs and waiting for my acceptance letter. Good luck everyone!

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Awesome!! I'm a very non-traditional student as well. Started pre-reqs at 48, just turned 50...and anxiously waiting to find out (hopefully tomorrow!) if I'm accepted into the nursing program I applied to. All of my children are grown and I am a proud "Nanny" to 3 beautiful young grandchildren. :)

Happy to have found this thread...I've not encountered one rude age-related comment or look since I've returned to school but it is nice to know I'm not alone!

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Acceptance letter came in the mail today...what a great feeling! Now to get busy on getting everything ready :)

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Acceptance letter came in the mail today...what a great feeling! Now to get busy on getting everything ready :)

Congratulations!!! I'm hoping to get that letter next year :)!

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Acceptance letter came in the mail today...what a great feeling! Now to get busy on getting everything ready :)

You got it??? AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!

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