I think I would be a very good student and am at a time in my life when I can devote a lot of time to studying. Do you think I could get accepted into a nursing program?
Healthwise, I have very good control (using meds) of high blood pressure. I'm overweight, but working on reducing that.
I've raised six children and although I don't have a college degree, I do have 60+ college credit hours with a grade point average of 3.7 - before grade inflation. haha
Frankly, I was thinking of doing a phlebotomy course because I am so ready to get out of the house and do something, but nursing has always interested me.
I'm going to go for it, but realistically what are my chances of getting in? (Assuming I have good TEAS scores?)
Thanks. I look forward to "hearing" from someone who's been there.
Absolutely you can do it. That's the beauty about nursing. It's a career that can be done no matter the age, as long as body and mind can do the work. In my program, age range is 23-50+.
For the TEAS, most programs will tell you their cut off score. So look into that as a measure where your score needs to be.
Kudos to you for taking the steps to accomplish that dream.
Gee, I just appreciate the vote of confidence so much!
Right now, I'm studying for the TEAS and THEA since I am applying to two different schools and they each require different exams.
With some review, my reading, grammar, and writing should be ok, but I'm going to have to really study to get a decent math score since I feel like I have to get a great score due to my age and lack of experience in any health related field. Actually, I have no work experience in the last couple of decades, so have no idea what I'm going to use for two "supervisor" recommendations.
Hi! I am 57 and am in my last term before being eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam. I moved from a resort area to a city where I discovered I had "no city skills" and I am a firefighter/emt so I just jumped into the RN program. I did not take any pre-requisites and I worked full time during this ordeal. It has taken me two years to take this ASN program. I also plan on doing the BSN bridge program. Why not? I do not have children but I am still trying to hold onto my fiance and my two dogs. This is definitely a doable task for you if your heart and soul are guiding you in this direction. Good luck!! Believe in yourself xoxo
I am almost 52 and am in an LPN program. I finished the prereqs with a 4.0 and got the highest score in the class on the NLN entrance exam. The LPN program is going well - I say go for it.
This month (Dec 2010) I turned 59 and graduated from an Associate degree RN program! I worked full time during the 3 years it took me to get it. (Prereq's + 2 year program). I studied like never before but I have a huge feeling of satisfaction.
You can do it if you really want to and are ready to put everything into it.
It only takes a year or a bit more for the LVN, so why not go for it? Since you won't be able to collect on Social Security until you are 88 (if ever) as things are going, will have maybe 25 working years left. So, watch Rocky 2 three or four times, grab your walker and head over to the local Tech College for an app! Eye of The Tiger!
I just wanted to say, that it is never too late to follow your dream! Whether you are 53 or 23 I would tell you the same thing. But...if you are going to take the time, money, energy, stress, sacrifice and everything else that goes into Nursing school and fulfilling that dream, do the RN track. I have been a LPN for several years, and I love the hands on of my job, the direct patient care and no management, but I live in Kentucky and LPN jobs are scarce!! I was laid off last May and have not found work since!!! I have 3 little kids and trust me if I could afford to go back I would in a nano second! I know that if I were an RN I would not have any trouble finding work, I may not have been laid off in the first place. LPN's are expendeble, and people don't take into consideration that we have alot of school also and are well qualified nurses. They want an RN whom they can float or is able to do anything. So, take my advice, if you go to school, go all the way. It will be worth it.
I'm 58 and just starting an associate degree in nursing at the local community college. It doesn't hurt anything to try :). I'm in good health and I love school. I've been volunteering at a great hospital for the past 6 months, in the periop area. I have no children, and my husband is very supportive - I think he's ready to slow down his work schedule in a few years, and if all goes well I'll be able to take up the slack for us. I don't know what kind of nurse I want to be - right now I'm leaning toward OR nursing. We'll see.
It only takes a year or a bit more for the LVN, so why not go for it? Since you won't be able to collect on Social Security until you are 88 (if ever) as things are going, will have maybe 25 working years left. So, watch Rocky 2 three or four times, grab your walker and head over to the local Tech College for an app! Eye of The Tiger!
Do it! I worked at a well known med school and the age range there for the incoming class was 20-58! Thats 58 to start med school of 4 years plus residency! Now a days, life is long and people can do anything at any time, its so inspiring. You should go for it and you will get in as long as you have the requirements and a good GPA. You will be amazing! Good for you and keep us posted, you will be an inspiration to us all!
I think you should go for it! I teach in an LVN program-ours in 1 year-and I have had students-both male and female in their mid to late 50's, and they usually do much better than the younger students do. Sometimes our brains take a little longer to digest things, but older students are more committed and are doing it because they want to. They no they need to study and not party.
I say GO FOR ITand good luck! IF you were here in Texas where I teach we would love to have you!
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my sister was 63 last jan and graduated from an LPN program....she is now working in a cardio clinic and loves it!!....