Need some advice pleeeease

[hevnbnd4]

I have applied several times for the ADN/RN program and still waiting for acceptance here in CA....at this rate I'll be 60 before I get in, therefore I'm giving FL a try, because my sister will let me stay with her and the selection process is based on GPA, not lottery. Here's my dilemna......I'm 52 yrs old, single, unemployed and running out of money (I sold my house so I would have the funds to live on while I pursued my medical career dream) and now I'm not sure anymore if I can meet the physical demands of Nursing. Being a CNA during the summer just about killed me physically. The economy news for new grads is not encouraging either. I have always loved the medical field and have Management experience from my past Mortgage job. As much as I want to be a Nurse, I'm second guessing whether it would be a good fit for me at this stage in my life. For obvious reasons (my age and financial need), I'm wondering what other medical career options I could pursue and complete in a few years, so I can get on with my medical career and survive financially......I've been looking at Health Information Management, but not sure........I would so appreciate any helpful input and/or encouraging words Thanks in advance:bugeyes:

[caliotter3]

Don't give up at this point. A licensed nurse generally does not have the physical exertion that CNAs experience from shift to shift. You can find areas of nursing that do not involve direct patient care that you could do that you might find interesting. Go on to get your BSN and look into informatics. Informatics is an area that is growing rapidly and would be right up your alley.

[hevnbnd4]

Thanks for responding so quickly, I have seen and read your advice to others and feel you really know what you are talking about....so it's great to hear from you. I have heard new grads, if they get hired right away, usually work long shifts, 10 - 12 hours. I could barely make the 8 hrs on my feet as a CNA =(

Also, I only have about 2 yrs worth of income left before I'm broke, so I need to complete my schooling and get back to work by then. Can the BSN informatics degree be accomplished in that amount of time ? I already have an AS degree, and my Management experince behind me, will that help speed up the process?

Is the informatics the same as Health Information Management ? Sorry about all the ???'s, but I'm on a tight timeline for decision making. Thanks again