Im 42 year old male and just about to begin Nursing

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I have made a decision in my life that came at one of the most difficult times I have ever been through.

Four days ago my father died in Hospice. A few weeks ago he went into the hospital for a colectomy. There ended up being complications and later he was in ICU for a week. Then they found cancer in another part of his body and it was Michelle the ICU nurse that I became so close with that told me about the process and what would be the best for him. She was amazing, but so were all the nurses, even the ****** ones. I never had been to any Hospice before, never had any one close to me die even. The Hospice house was a beautiful place filled with people with incredible compassion and care.

Before my father went in, a friend who has been a patient tech for many years said "Jeff im worried about you ,Life has been a struggle for you, your so smart and caring, you could change careers, you should become a Nurse."

well I certainly thought- WHAT? im 42 ! been a Mortgage broker for 8 years how can I start now?

Well every day, the best part of my day, was my interaction with the nurses and I wanted to do everything they did for my father and I realized- this is what I want, this is the service I want to give, the money,security and stability are all things that follow.

So thank you Michelle, Russ, Charlie (the 65 yr old nurse who started at 50!), Jim, Glenda, and the others who make a difference in life every day.

Im ready and cant wait to become a Nurse and join the noblest profession I have ever been witness to.

Im sure you will see a lot of me up here as a proud newbie

Thanks

Jeff

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Specializes in mostly in the basement.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Jeff.

You clearly have powerful motivations as you begin this new quest.

Best of luck!!

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So sorry about the loss of your father. I am happy for you to come to this realization at this time in your life to become a nurse. You are never to old and you sound like you will make a wonderful nurse. Best wishes.

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I have made a decision in my life that came at one of the most difficult times I have ever been through.

Four days ago my father died in Hospice. A few weeks ago he went into the hospital for a colectomy. There ended up being complications and later he was in ICU for a week. Then they found cancer in another part of his body and it was Michelle the ICU nurse that I became so close with that told me about the process and what would be the best for him. She was amazing, but so were all the nurses, even the ****** ones. I never had been to any Hospice before, never had any one close to me die even. The Hospice house was a beautiful place filled with people with incredible compassion and care.

Before my father went in, a friend who has been a patient tech for many years said "Jeff im worried about you ,Life has been a struggle for you, your so smart and caring, you could change careers, you should become a Nurse."

well I certainly thought- WHAT? im 42 ! been a Mortgage broker for 8 years how can I start now?

Well every day, the best part of my day, was my interaction with the nurses and I wanted to do everything they did for my father and I realized- this is what I want, this is the service I want to give, the money,security and stability are all things that follow.

So thank you Michelle, Russ, Charlie (the 65 yr old nurse who started at 50!), Jim, Glenda, and the others who make a difference in life every day.

Im ready and cant wait to become a Nurse and join the noblest profession I have ever been witness to.

Im sure you will see a lot of me up here as a proud newbie

Thanks

Jeff

I am sorry for your loss.

A friend once expressed a desire to go back to school, but was concerned because it would take 4 years and she'd be 50 years old when she finally graduated. I asked her how old she planned to be in 4 years if she didn't go to school. ;)

Good luck hun. You sound like you're going to make a wonderful nurse :)

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Specializes in Peds Trauma, Neurosurgery, Othopedics.

So sorry for your loss. I turned 40 just a few months before graduating from nursing school. It's the best decision I ever made. I love what I do and have never once regreted my decision to change careers later in life. You sound like you will make an incredable nurse. Good luck to you!!

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Specializes in Psych, Med/Surg, Home Health, Oncology.

Jeff,

You have my sincere sympathy on the loss of your Father.

It does sound like you would make a good Nurse! I wish you Loads of Luck!!

I have done this for 40+ years & have seen so many people--co-workers-- who have made a second career out of Nursing. If you really want this, you can do it!!!

Again, my best to you; I do hope you will let us know how it goes!!

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Jeff, the death of a parent is so very hard and I am very sorry for your loss. My mother is on hospice right now and fighting for every breath to stay with us until I graduate nursing school in May. She is so the fighter and it makes me sad to know that I'll soon be losing one of my biggest supporters in life.

> to you and your family.

Welcome to the 40 club. There are many of us that didn't start on the nursing road until 40, 50, and in one of my classmates cases, 60 yoa.

Best wishes on your journey to becoming a nurse.

Angela.

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Specializes in Corrections, Cardiac, Hospice.

I am very sorry for your loss.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PACU.

My condolences to you on the loss of your father. I, too, went through the exact same thing as you & left a successful career to return to school and eventually become a nurse. Although the road will be hard, you will take the experiences you had (which led to your decision to become a nurse) and be a much better nurse for it. Don't give up, as the rewards are unimaginable (and I am certainly not referring to financial).

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Get ready to spend 4-5 years on prerequisites and nursing classes. Oh, if you don't get high grades, get ready to be put on a lottery / waiting list that can take another year or two. I got denied by 6 city colleges. Good thing I had high grades and got into a state university. LOL guess i had bad luck...I don't even want to mention the retarded ATI or similar testing involved for entry into programs...:heartbeat:up:

:D

Some helpful advice for you. Do prereqs in city college, and use ratemyprofessors to get the easy instructors. Good luck to you.

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I am so sorry for your loss. I do understand what you are going through right now, my own father passed away in May of 07 and it still hurts. I am sending comforting thoughts your way.

Congratulations on your decision to become a nurse! It is a long, hard, road but so worth it in the end. One day, I know you will bring comfort to a patient and their loved one just as the hospice nurses did for your father and you. Keep us posted throughout your journey, and I sincerely wish you the best of luck.

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I am sorry for your loss.

A friend once expressed a desire to go back to school, but was concerned because it would take 4 years and she'd be 50 years old when she finally graduated. I asked her how old she planned to be in 4 years if she didn't go to school. ;)

Good luck hun. You sound like you're going to make a wonderful nurse :)

Great Answer-LOL Thanks for the Support!:yeah:

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