I hope I placed this in the right topic, I am new to the board. :) I have been lurking on the AllNurses boards for a while trying to get a feel for the profession. So far, it seems amazing. But for me to become a nurse would take a bit of school (1 yr prereqs, 2 years ADN-RN and then 1 year RN to BSN). I already have my undergrad but its in Communications and it was earned 20 years ago, so not relevent to this new career path.
With that said, my concern (fear?) is that I am TOO old! In my early 40s, I seem to have the maturity and life perspective for nursing, but the energy might not be as adundent. Plus I have two children in elementary school that I love to pieces, so life is busy as-is. I would finish school in my mid-40s and then I assume I'd work night shift for a few years as well. Has anyone been in my scenario before - making a career change later in life? Do you have any tips or any regrets? I realize everyone's perspective is theirs...so I guess I am looking for others who can give encouragement and have "been there". :) Thank you so much for your sage advice!
Rionoir, ADN, RN
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That's good to hear - I was really not in the mood to work ER third shift lol