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1. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   I guess I don't know. You are right. It certainly isn't. Thanks I stand

2. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Thanks Medicalpartisan - I agree about the importance of being certain that I'm physically and mentally able to take it on. My former career was highly demanding (I was a documentary filmmaker for...

3. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Good luck - Something tells me you'll be accepted - Spoke with an incredible representative at the local college about this and he tells me that schools love the commitment "older" students make...

4. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Hi Cathylady, Thank you for your positive words! No I don't have the prerequisites yet, which adds 1 - 1.5 years more. I have been scouring the healthcare field for options, and spoke with an...

5. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Thank you Ruby Vee. Thank

6. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   I am thinking about this and realize that it may be a big financial mistake. I'm meeting with financial counselors at school, also. Thank you for your

7. "Experience Required" .... Soooo, HOW Do I Get Experience??

   woodland123 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Hi Obesity33, I'm speaking from the other side, where unemployment is my continual battle - and working at jobs that are not fulfilling is my reality. Being "possibly being stuck somewhere...

8. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Hello - Thank you all. I have the highest admiration for nursing and will continue to move forward with my plans - thank you for your advice. I wish I wouldn't have to take on debt, but unfortunately...

9. Too late to be a nurse?

   woodland123 replied to woodland123's topic in General Students

   Thank you all for your comments - Jaykalkyn, your honesty about the question of a hiring issue at that age is helpful to remember. Akulahawk, I love "you're younger than dead" and agree that I will...

10. Too late to be a nurse?

    woodland123 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello everyone, Thank you for reading my questions. I am turning 59 in two weeks and really want to be a nurse. Practically speaking, is it possible for me to be too old to learn the skills I'll need?...