Nursing School

pmanrnbflo · Jan 29, 2004

Hi Momstew, I am 39 yrs old and just graduated from nursing school. It is not an easy road to walk, oing to nursing school and handling the home life, but it is possible. The one thing that you should keep in mind is tht if your youngest is going to be in school a full day, you may very well be able to get the lasses in and the clinicals. My clasess and clinicals were all over by 3:00 pm. Although, my youngest is a junior in high school, I was able to also work a full time schedule (nights and weekends) and managed to sucessfully complete the program. Check out the schools nearest to you regarding the timeing of the classes and clinicals ad if you can do it.. go for it. It was the best ting I ever did. Now I am just waiting and studying for the boards.

Good luck!!

momstew · Jan 29, 2004

Thank you so much for the advise...she will be in full day...the classes I chose are at night and clinicals are on sats...I think I will go for it...thanks:)

BarbPick · Jan 29, 2004

adult learners do better than college age students. Sometimes I wonder how I pulled it off at age 22. I have been a nurse 6 years longer than not being a nurse. One positive thing, everyone will think you are very experienced as a nurse. I won't tell if you don't.

-jt · Jan 30, 2004

and how old are you gonna be in 3 1/2 yrs if you dont get your bachelor's degree?

go for it.

but if you plan to work full time after you graduate, you might consider getting your associates degree, getting a f/t job as an RN after that & using the employer tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for you to go back to school for your bachelor's. (if you consider this, be sure to compare tuition reimbursement benefits when job hunting -- some have caps on yearly tuition costs, some pay a percentage of the cost, some pay 100%)

Good luck.

John-LPN · Feb 5, 2004

I spent many years in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, and attended many advanced schools while in my 16 years of active duty and 6 years of reserve time while in college. My college had nothing to do with nursing.

At the age of 48, I wanted to do something I always wanted to do, and that was being a Nurse. I am now a LPN.

Now I am 54, and guess what? I have the desire to go further, so I am undertaking the self study modules through Excelsior College.

Good Luck to you - Go For It!!

bluestar401 · Feb 10, 2004

If you think your age is a factor, consider that I am 62 and only 2 months ago completed LPN school. I no longer have the children at home problem, so I can't really give valid advice on that one. I was Student Speaker at my graduation, however, and my message (in a nutshell) was: dare to dream, and go for that dream. If you really want this, go for it! This may be one of the most rewarding things you could pursue. Get help from family, friends, any kind of support system in your community, but make it work. I do wish I had done this many years ago, but we cant change the past. One little extra note: I cannot look for a nursing job yet, because I am recovering from open-heart surgery in December, but I will NOT let a little thing like that get in the way of my new career!

Tom

meejet · Feb 13, 2004

I spent many years in the U.S. Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, and attended many advanced schools while in my 16 years of active duty and 6 years of reserve time while in college. My college had nothing to do with nursing.
At the age of 48, I wanted to do something I always wanted to do, and that was being a Nurse. I am now a LPN.
Now I am 54, and guess what? I have the desire to go further, so I am undertaking the self study modules through Excelsior College.
Good Luck to you - Go For It!!

HI JOHN I AM AN LPN ALSO I LIVE IN INDIANA AND AM TAKING MY STUDY GUIDES FROM RUE BUT HAVE TO REGISTER THROUGH EXCELSIOR,HAVE YOU TAKEN ENGLISH COMP.YET?I AM SO WORRIED ABOUT WHAT THE 3 ESSAY QUESTION WILL BE I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE THANKS :

heatherbless · Feb 13, 2004

you go girl!!! You can do it--I am also 36 and getting my BSN--it will be the best choice you ever make!

best, hty/

Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN · Feb 13, 2004

Mom -- Your age won't be prob at all.

You might also consider looking into an ADN if that'll work out better with your situation. Especially check out applicable waiting lists and prerequisites needed.

Good luck!

purplemania, BSN, RN · Feb 13, 2004

I started nursing school at age 45. You can do it.

Speculating · Feb 13, 2004

and how old are you gonna be in 3 1/2 yrs if you dont get your bachelor's degree?
go for it.
but if you plan to work full time after you graduate, you might consider getting your associates degree, getting a f/t job as an RN after that & using the employer tuition reimbursement benefit to pay for you to go back to school for your bachelor's. (if you consider this, be sure to compare tuition reimbursement benefits when job hunting -- some have caps on yearly tuition costs, some pay a percentage of the cost, some pay 100%)
Good luck.

I fully agree with -jt with emphasis on looking into the associates degree. The first day I hit the floor I was a 38 y/o RN. I'm very proud of myself except there isn't a day that goes bye that I don't kick myself for not doing it earlier in life. You'll find your age to be an asset. Us gray haired people have a confidence and a swagger about us that the longer ones lack! I want to say thanks to John-LPN and bluestar401 until I heard from them I was second guessing my own thoughts of continuing on towards my BSN.