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I have attempted to get into nursing some 15 or so years ago. I wanted to be a doctor growing up, but once I realized the amount of schooling it requires, I decided nursing is the next best bet. I got thru most of the pre-reqs and then found myself having premature babies and it was just too much stress. I quit and waited for life to settle down. That time is now! I am a bit worried about my age and getting hired after school. This is a main goal as part of my bucket list. My husband is now diabled and its my turn to give back. I want this..I can taste it! As a youth I don't think I took school seriously, but I know this is a new beginning for me and my husband. My question is; is a age a major issue, when it comes to accepting people in the nursing program? Or does grades speak for themselves?
I started nursing school at 52, graduated with an ADN at 54 and just turned 57 this week and am in the last week of my BSN. I will continue with my schooling to get my NP by the age of 60. I cut my hair short, color it red and spike it with glue, I pull off looking like I'm in my 40's. I got hired at my current job because they were cutting over to a computer system and were afraid that they were going to lose their older nurses, which they did. Age is just a number in your head, you can continue on until you get your DNP if you want............Never give up. Never surrender!
Congrats on pursuing your dream! I too have felt the same way and considered not even bothering! I'm 48... On Saturday I received my acceptance letter to a BSN program. I will be 50 when I graduate! While my birth certificate says my biological age, my body and mind say wwwayyyy younger! :) The way I look at it is though that even when we reach an age that floor nursing may not be the ideal job, there are soooooooo many options for nurses! Good luck!!!
sashapuppy
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42 and nearing the end of my LPN program :) Making my dream come true!