I desperately need your help. I am 45 years old and am just starting college! Just about to finish my first semester. My goal was the 2 year RN degree. My friend( 42) just dropped out because she heard in 2016 things are changing. (Not sure what things.)
Is is POINTLESS to get an ADN? Will anyone hire a nurse with an associate's degree? This is going to take me a minimum of 3 years to accomplish...I am ALREADY old. Am I wasting my time and hard work? Should I pursue something like the one year surgical tech diploma?
Any advice would be truly appreciated. I live in Wisconsin.
Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
I believe it is 2020 (not 2016) when things will be changing over. .
What is this change over you are referring to? I know the IOM (hardly reputable IMO) has a recommendation for 80% BSN nurses, but am unaware of any kind of change over.
Jenny, I too am an older(48) but wiser! student. I started my prereqs in 2011 and now only have 2 more classes to go before I can apply! I also have 2 older children, 19 and 21. I never went back when they were young because I felt my place was with them. I was also divorced when they were young. Like you said, "now is my turn!" I will have my AAS in nursing, and then plan to go on to get my BSN. I also have been a Dialysis Technician for many years, so when I graduate I will just change job status from tech to nurse. So I'm set. Just can't wait to get into nursing school. Just being able to say that I am a student nurse will be so great! My sister is a RN and has been my biggest support in my long journey. It's a shame that your friend quit, but thats her issue, not yours. Don't let her get you down or discourage you when she sees u going for your dream and passing. I have been in healthcare for the past 20 years and its very rewarding work! Good luck to you!
PMFB-RN, RN
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What is this change over you are referring to? I know the IOM (hardly reputable IMO) has a recommendation for 80% BSN nurses, but am unaware of any kind of change over.