New students over 40

ashemson · Mar 31, 2003

Hello! I am only 33, but I do have alot of students over 40 that are either in the program, or finishing up the prereq's.

Good luck to you! I think it is so much more fun this time around than right out of high school. I am taking it much more serious and learning so much more.

kavi · Mar 31, 2003

Good luck!:)

Love-A-Nurse · Mar 31, 2003

welcome, lilly!

i am over 40 and in my 2nd semester clinical rotation of an rn program.

much success to each of us!

salgal · Mar 31, 2003

Hi kittylilly,

I am 44, just finished up all my pre req's and co-req's and submitted my application to a 2 year RN program, I am a single mom, a 21 year old and 14 year old twins, I also work 30 hours per week. I started off with 9 credits then steadily increased till I was at 17 credits last term.......if you ease into it and don't overwhelm yourself right from the start it isn't too bad........now the waiting game.....will know by 6-1-03 if I got in the program.

jdomep · Mar 31, 2003

I am 37 (so close enough LOL) I am in the second semester of an evening weekend program with 19 students and almost half of us are between 37-52. It is tough for those who work FT and try to do this particular program (many have dropped to PT work) Good luck and have fun!

JudithL_in_NH · Mar 31, 2003

Hi, Lilly!

Welcome!

I'm 46 and awaiting admission to a nursing program for Fall '03--I should hear from my first choice school any day! (I've already been accepted by my second choice.) Married 20 years, three kids (9, 16, & 18), and have taught English inbetween raising kids.

My biggest complaint as I've worked through my pre-reqs: my vision! I so need reading glasses, which I didn't on my first go-round in college in the late 70s! Other than that, I got right back in the saddle.

Best of luck to you!

frannybee · Mar 31, 2003

I did most of my classes with a woman in her 70s! She knew she never wanted to practice nursing, just wanted a nursing education for the sake of learning.

Good luck to all of you

Katnip, RN · Mar 31, 2003

Hi Lilly. I'm 46 and will be graduating in May. I've got 3 kids, ages 17, 15, and 12, one husband, a dog and a cat.

Nurse2bSandy · Mar 31, 2003

Hi Lilly,

I'm 46... started this journey 2 years ago. I had thought I was too old about 10 years ago and didn't want to waste the money on school. Then at 45 I realized that it was something that I was meant to do and I had better get to doing it. I love school! I have enjoyed all of my classes. I didn't dabble in school, but jumped in head first and have loved the experience.

Do I feel "OLD" in class? Not really... it feels right to be there. I went to a preview day for the university where I will transfer in the fall on Sat. The gal at the financial aid table asked if my son or daughter was a new student. No, I said, I'm the transferring student! She was embarrassed... but I was proud! I have waited too long and am glad to be actually doing this.

You aren't alone! Enjoy your journey!

RNIAM, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2003

Just wanted to say hi, 38 in June here! Good Luck to you.

studentdeb · Apr 1, 2003

Hello, welcome. I am 40 and scheduled to begin clincials in fall 2003.

I too enjoy hearing from others in my age who are going to be 2nd career RNs. Somedays I still wonder if I am doing the right thing, but will find out in the fall.

Good luck and hope to see you post often. This is a great place to get support.