Hi, I am very new to this forum. Nursing school has been on my mind for years, and as much as I sometimes try to shake it off, I can't. It has been a dream since I graduated high school. Not too many years from now, both our kids will be graduated HS, so now is the time I need to start thinking about what I will do with my future. I have been a SAHM for the past 17 years, I just started doing med. trans. at home almost 2 years ago for some extra money and because I have always had that medical interested.
At this point, any advice from any older students would be a tremendous help. I am 43. I must admit it is very scary yet very exciting to think about returning to school. I actually get this tingly, warm feeling all over just thinking about it.
So, anyway, anyone who has any advice, encouragement or even any things to watch out for, it would all be appreciated.
Before I started Nursing School last year, I give this age thing alot of thought. First of all, it does not matter what your age is because you are never too old too learn. You are going to get older, thats a fact... But, it does not mean you have to limit your ambition and abilities to learn. I am 44, and have been able to get through the first year while alot of the younger students have not made it to second year. I have made friends with all ages, and get along with the entire nursing class. I do not think you should let age get in the way of your dreams of becoming a nurse. There is never missed oppportunities, because there is always someone else ready to take them! You can be anything you want to be. Besides, if I can do it, so can YOU! :)
applegirl62
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All I can say is U GO GIRLS!! I'm 45 and just starting....
Happy and heathy journey to you all the old gals!!