I am in my late 40's and have been a CNA for over 20 years. I have always had the desire to go back to school for the RN degree. I have been raising children and working part time for 28 years. I always knew that I did not want to stay working as a CNA for the long term.
Would like to hear from others who went back to school for the RN degree later in life. I am planning on obtaining the associate degree first, and then the BSN later. By that point, I will be in my mid-50's. The trend seems to be for nurses to have their BSN. Would you do it again? What are some things to consider?
I started doing all my pre-reqs when I was 37 and worked on them slowly for 2 years to get the grades to get accepted in the nursing program. Fast forward til now....I'm 41 and beginning my 4th semester in August and will be graduating in December when I'm 42. What difference does it make how old you are? If you want something bad enough then you'll go after it!! Follow your dreams and your heart!
CNASuzy
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I started doing all my pre-reqs when I was 37 and worked on them slowly for 2 years to get the grades to get accepted in the nursing program. Fast forward til now....I'm 41 and beginning my 4th semester in August and will be graduating in December when I'm 42. What difference does it make how old you are? If you want something bad enough then you'll go after it!! Follow your dreams and your heart!