I'm old and I need my RN ASAP

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I'm currently in the process of choosing and enrolling in an RN course. I have 18 credit hours to transfer from when I was in college before, but then Macon State in Georgia, which was the school I was looking at enrolling in, said the earliest I can enroll is for Fall 2010, by that time I will be 28! This is thanks to deadlines and the fact that I need to do both of my anatomy classes before I can start. I turn 30 in February 2010, and my goal is still to be able to work overseas by my 30th birthday, I would like to think this is still possible.

So, does anyone know of some other programs where I can finish them and meet my goals? Or basically which RN programs are the quickest to finish? Also, does anyone know if it is possible to take a partially finished RN degree and use it for advanced standing for a Bachelor's degree overseas?

I understand starting from scratch. Like I said, I am 29 and starting all over (have psych degree, tired of that field). I am in the process of waiting for acceptance into school. (yikes!) I also have no children and am desperate to travel. There are lots of schools that do offer year round courses. The one local to me is Galen health Institute. it is 2 full years with no break. This is in the St pete area in Florida. I personally did not apply here although I hear it is a great program although it is intense due to it being accelerated. I just didnt apply because it is too expensive and I have to pay for school out of pocket. No pre-reqs are required for admissions. After the 1st year you can test for the LPN and then the 2nd year focuses on the ADN. I know you said you were in Georgia, but just giving you an idea of options that are out there.

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First of all you are YOUNG!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, the fact that you would even think to say ou are old and you aren't even 30 is icky. LOL!

If you already hve a BA/BS then you can do an accelerated program. I am *GASP* 30 and will be OMG 31 when I begin my RN/BSN in an accelerated program for people who alrerady have prior bachelors degree in other fields.

Good luck granny!

Oh yeah and there is a guy in one of my classes who is embarking on his RN/ADN and he is 55!!!!!

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Specializes in Women's Services, School Nursing.

First of all, I am 28 & I do not think that I am old. I will finish my BSN in Dec 09 & I can tell you that, based on my experience, I would use every little second to absorb every bit of knowledge & experience they will throw your way. I feel that (even in a four yr program) the course information is presented so rapidly that after learning it, I have to WORK to retain it. Being a nurse is about more than getting in & getting out of school, it's about patients' lives. And having a degree is absolutely WORTHLESS if you fail your NCLEX. When you start combining a body system with diagnostics, patho, labs, meds, ets..... you need a whole lotta knowledge that will stick. Don't rush it!

You may be one of those folks that absorb info like a sponge & learn completely different than me; every person is different. I just want you to realize what kind of commitment you are signing up for. That's just my opinion, take it for what its worth. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

Wow...hello Methuselah! 28, eh? How do you manage to walk up and down stairs?

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I agree with all the previous posters, YOU ARE NOT OLD! I started my pre reqs when I was 38. I just got accepted to my ADN program that starts in Jan.09 and in March, I'll be 40! Still, being old is the least of my worries! I'm sure you'll figure it out, don't worry so much about age. These days people are living longer and you're only as old as you feel. At your age, you should not "feel" old at all! I don't. Good luck to you, it will work out the it's supposed to.:rolleyes:

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Seriously, when I read this headline my thoughts were "this is probably some 70 year old who can't afford to live on her own because her husband died and needs to get a good job ASAP" and then I see you are in your twenties! ROTF. I'm a few years younger than you, and while I share the concept of needing to hurry up and establish myself prior to being 30 as most people do, you still have plenty of time. You have transferrable credits, therefore you likely can get your BSN in 3 years, or less. I would recommend for you to go for a BSN over and ADN because you will spend about the same time with you having transferable credits. 1 year for pre-reqs, two for Nusing--unless you have pre-reqs completed. The only way to get it faster is if you do an accelerated program. But those generally require a bachelors or higher degree for acceptance

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I just started the Associates Degree RN program at South Georgia College in Douglas. I am enrolled in my A&P classes concurrently with nursing. Granted, I do have the rest of the core behind me. I am 28 - I am actually middle-of-the-road for my class. We have ages from 18-50+ in it. SGC enrolls new students every Fall. There are several taking the pre-reqs right now.

Good luck to you!!!

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Specializes in LTC.

:-P you'd be considered one of the young ones in my nursing classes.

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