Hi I am Ann... I am 51 and want to be a nurse

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I started to take some classes in my twenties to be a nurse .. quit to get back with old boyfriend.. not good idea.. now ex husband.. :( Any now 24 years later I still want to be a nurse. I worked hard for years in family business. and raised two kids.. I have been taking a few classes here and there and will finally be able to be full time in a community college in the fall! I am hoping to apply to nursing school in a year. Some people say I am too old.. but I am thinking I would rather try and fail then not try! I do have money for private nursing school but I read if you do that then you can't get a masters..because they aren't accredited. I don't know if that is true or not.... anyway..I love this site!!!

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Annmel i say go for it!!!Im 44 and contemplated going back for my RN.I still might do it.On all nurses.com there seems to be qite a few older persons that just started school due to second careers,ect.GO for it!!!I also just read an article about a 95 y/o college graduate.I think thats great!!You are never too old and dont let anyone tell you its too late! shame on them!

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My best friend in school is 48 years old right now. We about to start the program together. Think about how fast 4 years passes by four years from now whouldnt you rather be a nurse then not be a nurse? Just Do IT!!!!!!!

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Thanks diarygirl.. I am getting better about the divorce.. tough year though! thanks for asking!

MrChicagoRN..

Thanks! You asked a good question ! What do I want to do? I want to go to school and be a nurse. I got offered a job as assistant manger in a book store ..where I work part time. I have helped run a family business for 15 years..but I want something different. IF I was ten years younger I would go try forensic nursing. But before I think that far ahead I need to make it through the prerequisites first..thanks for the encouragement!

Tweety.. thanks for the info and the good luck!

Thanks Barbara.. congrats to you for all you have accomplished that is awesome! My kids are grown ... I have the time the finances and motivation! My family is supportive for the most part! I appreciate the tips you gave thanks!

thanks chuck for the encouragement!

allantiques4me.. thanks for the postive feedback!!Go for it! Let me know if you decide to go back to school for you RN!

lizzyberry thanks!! Just do it!! Good advice!!!

wow! Thanks everyone..it helps to feel supportive! What a awesome group you all are !! Thanks!!!

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Hi, Ann!

I'm Susan, and at 51 I started nursing school. At 52 I became a nurse, LPN. And now at 53 I am happily pursuing my RN on-line while I work ina skilled nursing facility.

You're only too old when you're dead. I mean, really, you're going to age, period. Why not age doing something you love?

Welcome!

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Hi Susan.. Thanks for the encouragement! Good luck with your degree too! :balloons:

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Can you stand another nudge of encouragement? I'm Don, I'll be 50 in October which will be the third month of my first semester at CC. Nursing is a second career for me. I'll be 51 at graduation, and like a previous poster said, I'm probably looking at 15-20 years of work in a profession that needs us.

Much good luck and success to you!

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Sure Don !!Thanks for saying hi and the encouragement! Congrats to you for going back to school ! Good luck to you too!

I think when I met my next naysayer I will bring them here and let them read all your positive feedback!:balloons:

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You are never too old to do something you love. Last week, I heard a woman who is 95 years old, graduated with her grand daughter downsouth. If she can do it, so can you. That is 44 years older than you!

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Hiya Ann. I graduated from nursing school one year ago and have been working as an RN--I'm 54 now. Started school at age 50, similar background to yours....always wanted to be a nurse. After 3 years of school, graduated in '06, took the NCLEX and passed and work on a very busy, challenging med surg/step down telemetry unit. You can do it! Best wishes.

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Thanks diarygirl.. I am getting better about the divorce.. tough year though! thanks for asking!

MrChicagoRN..

Thanks! You asked a good question ! What do I want to do? I want to go to school and be a nurse. I got offered a job as assistant manger in a book store ..where I work part time. I have helped run a family business for 15 years..but I want something different. IF I was ten years younger I would go try forensic nursing. But before I think that far ahead I need to make it through the prerequisites first..thanks for the encouragement!

Tweety.. thanks for the info and the good luck!

Thanks Barbara.. congrats to you for all you have accomplished that is awesome! My kids are grown ... I have the time the finances and motivation! My family is supportive for the most part! I appreciate the tips you gave thanks!

thanks chuck for the encouragement!

allantiques4me.. thanks for the postive feedback!!Go for it! Let me know if you decide to go back to school for you RN!

lizzyberry thanks!! Just do it!! Good advice!!!

wow! Thanks everyone..it helps to feel supportive! What a awesome group you all are !! Thanks!!!

You are welcome!!!

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Thanks Esther! makes me sound young when put that way !!:balloons:

Thanks Suzy.. congrats on graduation what an encouragement you are!awesome!:balloons:

chuck hi:balloons:

well, I wasnt expecting such a response .. it is appreciated more than you know! :balloons:

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Hello from a fellow adult learner!. I still have 3 kids at home so this will be challenging, but I am up to it. People have tried to discourage me ( especially other nurses), but I will not be moved! Like you I have always wanted to be a nurse I just didn't want to be a serious student at 19, now I do!

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