Curious. How many "older" students

opalmRN · Mar 2, 2004

IThink I do nusing for 10 years then Law school..LOL :)

Don't you dare!! We need every able body we have. Let the lawyers get their's the old fashioned way. Trolling!!!

RedSox33RN · Mar 2, 2004

Happy Birthday, Manna!! :balloons:

I'm 36, a SAHM of 4, ages 13, 11, 9, and 7. I used to be in the publishing industry, working in magazine advertising. I left that when my 3rd child was 10 months old. I started taking a class here and there, all the time knowing I wanted to be a nurse. I got side-tracked with the birth of my 4th child, but now that he's in 2nd grade, I decided to go back full-time, get done with my pre-req's, and apply to nursing school. I'm still hoping to get in for this coming fall, and if that doesn't work, I'll try to get into an LPN or CNA program. I actually sent in my CNA application and they have classes starting soon, but I may (IHOPEIHOPEIHOPEIHOPE!!) get into my top-choice of nursing schools. I'm just waiting to hear now.

What a great thread! I love reading everyone's stories. My MIL graduated from nursing school at the age of 57, and wasn't even the oldest in her class. Where there is a will, there's a way! She also graduated with a wonderful woman from South Africa, who was getting her BSN, then going on to become a Dr. Her belief was that being a great nurse with caring and compassion would make her a better physician. There are as many great personal stories as there are people! :)

opalmRN · Mar 2, 2004

I just got accepted into the RN program to begin in the fall. I will graduate in May with my Associate of Arts degree (wanted to make sure I had something in case I don't make it in nursing).

How do you complete an RN program in 2 semesters? Even with all the pre-reqs out of the way how would you have enough clinical time?

Just curious

klone, MSN, RN · Mar 2, 2004

How do you complete an RN program in 2 semesters? Even with all the pre-reqs out of the way how would you have enough clinical time?
Just curious

I don't think she's completing her nursing program in two semesters. She said she was getting her Associate's in something unrelated to nursing next spring.

opalmRN · Mar 2, 2004

I don't think she's completing her nursing program in two semesters. She said she was getting her Associate's in something unrelated to nursing next spring.

Ahhh, that would make sense.

Thanks

kathc · Mar 2, 2004

Count me in....I'm 41, I have 5 kids (ranging from 19 to 5) and live in Avon, NY. I start LPN school tomorrow, but will also start doing some self study pre-reqs through Excelsior College in anticipation of enrolling in their nursing school next year to get my RN. I finish LPN school in December this year.

Decided to go into nursing after I got laid off this year from Kodak. I have always wanted to go into nursing and planned to do so if I ever did get laid off.

AmyLiz · Mar 2, 2004

I'm 33...turning 34 the end of May. I have a 14 y/o daughter who will be entering high school this fall & a 15 y/o stepson. I've got a Bachelor Degree in Psychology, which got me nowhere, so I've done clerical/administrative type work for the past 10 years. Just started taking pre-req's last Spring to work toward my ADN. Planning on going thru an RN-BSN completion program after I graduate & get a job. Still on the waiting list for my cc...hopefully will be starting the nursing program this fall or next January.

Carolanne · Mar 2, 2004

I'm 27 (today!), mom of two boys (5 and 2), work full-time, go to school 3/4-time at night/online, and am hoping to get accepted to a BSN program (junior year begins July 2004)... still waiting on a letter.

Happy Birthday!!

rnmi2004 · Mar 2, 2004

I'm 28, married with 3 kids & a step-daughter. I worked in 3 unfulfilling office jobs from the time I was 16 until my youngest was born when I was 23. I knew I didn't want to go back to office work, & one day I realized that I wanted to be a nurse. I was enrolled at the local CC within 2 weeks and I started on my prerequisites a month after that. 3 years later, I'm in my 3rd semester of nursing classes and although it is very challenging, I love it & haven't regretted my decision.

CappucinoMama · Mar 2, 2004

i haven't had any apparent issues w/respect with other nurses. i can't say that i know what they're thinking about me, but it doesn't exactly keep me awake at night, ya know? i do my best to work hard, know my stuff, and be a team player. anyone who has issues with that ... well, i think they have issues themselves, not with me.

i haven't had any negative feedback either other than that from my dogs ex vet...lolol

i was like..my dogs get a checkup and i did too! haha

no.. and i agree, nothing to lose sleep over..that's for sure..just so surprising when it's been said point blank to ya tho...lol

but..i am a happy camper..i just took an anatomy ii test this past monday that i was sweating the grade on...i am so happy.. made a 90 on a 4 chapter exam...so it's happy day today!! :)..and uhh..no curve...lol..

also..happy birthday manna! thanks mlos and lizz for the uplifting feedback.

apexsw20trd · Mar 2, 2004

28 years old. no kids not married. have a loving and supportive girlfriend who will be going into nursing school just like i am and we will do this together.

i also work full time as an assistant controller.

i dont like my job, all i do is crunch numbers and create reports.

studentdeb · Mar 3, 2004

How do you complete an RN program in 2 semesters? Even with all the pre-reqs out of the way how would you have enough clinical time?
Just curious

Opalm - Sorry if I confused you. It will take 5 semesters to complete the RN program so I will finish May 2006.

I have been taking classes for what seems like forever, so I have enough classes to obtain my Associate of Arts Degree which is the first two years of a 4 year degree. I wanted to have my two year degree just in case down the road, you just never know. Also, it looks better on a resume that putting "some college".