NP School in Late 60s

[feelix]

Hello all!

I have been accepted to a NP Program. Problem is, I am in my late 60s with lots of misgivings.

Is it wise for me to blow up savings going to school at this age?

Is it wise to spend the few working years I have left, going to school?

How will an aging brain, knees, hips and ankles take it?

 

[feelix, RN]

JohnHood said:

I understand the need to continue. Have you thought of volunteer work? That would be a way to put your nursing skills and license to good use and still be flexible enough to enjoy retirement. I have friends who have done that. Some went PRN that is more flexible too
 

I have been looking for non-bedside work which is impossible to find. All I run into is people trying to take advantage of you.

[kbrn2002, ADN, RN]

It really kind of depends. How long would you work before retirement after finishing the program and how expensive is the program?  How much of a bump in pay would an entry level NP be over your current wages? Do a little math and figure out if the return on investment is worth the expense. Unless of course you are financially well off enough that making less additional money over your NP career than the cost of the education is not a concern for you, if that's the case then go for it without reservation.