new "over 35" thread

Gotzfaith · Jun 6, 2003

I will have no choice, for me working is a requirment. To keep my medical coverage, I must work a minimum of 30 hour per week. I know the pace is going to be tough, but I will take it all one day at a time.

SirJohnny · Jun 6, 2003

Just reading the messages posted here....

Went to my first A&P I class on Monday (6/2/2003) and I would say about 20 out of the 40 students are 30+ years of age. I am 39 myself.

I currently work 60 hours a week. I do Java Software Programming full-time and then teach two computer classes two evenings a week (5:30PM-10:00PM). I sneak in study time where-ever and when-ever I can.

As long as I don't get overloaded with a major project at work (the Java job), things should go ok.

Finally, after dreaming about this for past 5 yrs, I am actually getting started.

BTW/ I have two persians "Darth" & "Raisin" that keep me company while I hit the books.

Gotta run,

John Coxey

([email protected])

new2nursing · Jun 6, 2003

Hi all,

I am 42, Graduated last Sept.and am a mom of 5 boys. I not only survived the course but went on to become a ICU nurse directly finishing school, I did my senior in ICU and have been there 8.5 months now. And today I am looking for newer ventures, I have applied for Dialysis position and of course with this comes more school. Oh Yeah. Don't ever say you can't achieve, because once you put your heart and soul into it anything is possible

boopchick · Jun 6, 2003

NurseSue,

Yes I'll be working 30+ hours a week while I'm in school. No choice really...single mom of 2 teenagers. :)

Dublin37 · Jun 6, 2003

I didn't know they had nurses colleges anymore. Are they set on a hospitals premises? Can you get a BSN as well as an RN? Where are they?

Mkue · Jun 6, 2003

Originally posted by new2nursing
Hi all,
Don't ever say you can't achieve, because once you put your heart and soul into it anything is possible

good advice

:)

NurseSue · Jun 6, 2003

It makes me feel not so alone knowing that others are going to be working while in nursing school. I am nervous about spreading myself too thin - school, work, kids, husband and house. How do others feel?

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · Jun 6, 2003

I'll be 37 in a month. I've got two toddlers. I'm only taking algebra this summer semester, its online. Pretty fast paced too. Just have to find the time to do it. Next semester is going to be a kicker, my first on campus class. It is anatomy and lab, chemistry and child development will be online though. My daughter with disabilities will be starting preschool in the fall so I will have more free time. Hoping my son will qualify for a peer model at the same preschool.

NurseSue · Jun 6, 2003

To RN2BLPN4NOW:

Sounds like you are going to be busy also. Do you work too?

LauraLou · Jun 6, 2003

I will be 35 in August, so hopefully I am close enought to qualify for this thread!

I feel really lucky after reading everyone's posts. My husband makes enough that I don't have to work while in school. I am stressed enough with classes, I can't imagine trying to work too!

About two-thirds of the people in my classes are over 30. There are not a lot of 18 year olds. Perhaps that is because I am going to a community college.

Good luck everyone!

VickyRN, MSN, DNP, RN · Jun 6, 2003

LOTS of our students are second career and in their late 30's, 40's, occasionally we have some in their 50's. When I graduated 7 years ago, I was 41. Hey, you're only as old (or young) as you feel.

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · Jun 7, 2003

Originally posted by NurseSue
To RN2BLPN4NOW:

Sounds like you are going to be busy also. Do you work too?

Keeping up with "the babies" is job enough for me. I may end up having to find a job though. My hubby works for Sprint and it is rumored more lay-offs are coming up on Tuesday. I'll have to fall back on my LPN license. Thank goodness for that. Keeping up with the appointments for my little one with disabilities requires me to "want" a secretary to keep my day straight. :chuckle