Is this for Me?

[Mr. Confused]

Hello,

My name is, well, let's say Mr. Disappointed for now. I am now 41 years old, and I am unhappy with where I am in life. I served 10 years in the military working as a mechanic, and I need to say I did not enjoy my job much. I was good at it but felt miserable doing it. After leaving the military, I was only able to find technical and mechanical jobs - Employers would not hire me for other positions because my most recent experience was doing mechanical work. After my marriage broke apart due to financial reasons, I have been thinking about pursuing a career in nursing. But I am afraid my age and lack of healthcare experience would prevent some employers from hiring me. Would it be wise to pursue a career in nursing at my age? How would employers look at it? Even with a degree, would my lack of experience prevent me from getting a nursing job? Please don't be politically correct! Be honest, and don't worry about hurting my feelings. It's a due or die for me at this point of my life. I do have a BS degree in International Business, and I am not sure what do with it at this time. Thank you all!

[myoglobin, ASN, BSN, MSN]

Now I’m 50 but was in my mid 30’s when I started nursing school. I remember reading about a lady named Peggy Morris who was 81 and still worked full time on a med/ surf floor. She didn’t even start nursing school until the age of around 58 when her husband died and she became bored.

[NurseBlaq]

1 hour ago, myoglobin said:

Now I’m 50 but was in my mid 30’s when I started nursing school. I remember reading about a lady named Peggy Morris who was 81 and still worked full time on a med/ surf floor. She didn’t even start nursing school until the age of around 58 when her husband died and she became bored.

I salute Miss Peggy!

[Mr. Confused]

Thank you all for taking the time to read and reply to my post. I was delighted by them all, and most were very informative. In fact, there are things I hadn't considered about the profession until after reading your posts. I could sense the concern and good intention from them. I have plan to sit down with an advisor at a nearby university, and I am speaking to others as well. I'll let you guys know what happens. May God bless you all! Thank you again.