hramach

This is November 2017. I am exploring entry level jobs for RNs with an ADN. If I am able to get into and complete my ADN, I will be at least 62 years old. Right now I am a full time university faculty. So, where can I find an updated list of entry level jobs for RNs with ADN who do not want to do or cannot do bedside nursing in a hospital (many posts emphasize it might be difficult for an older graduate) Is there some less strenuous way of getting clinical experience? How easy is it to find entry level jobs with insurance companies or be a case manager? Is it true that you can work from home too with an ADN after getting a couple of years clinical experience? I have a PhD, and a couple of MAs in the Humanities. I plan to take nursing prereqs to see if I am suited for it.

Yes. I wish people would explain more specifically why anything over 60 is too old to be a new nursing grad. I see many young people struggle too. So, it can't only an age thing...?

Some of would want ideally want to work at least part-time until we die happily, fulfilled...

Hi, I just posted that I was 57 and planning on beginning my pre reqs for ADN in Spring 2018 while I keep my full time teaching job. I really admire the person who wants to begin her ADN at her age. I am getting conflicting advice on how difficult it might be when one is beginning at close to 60. But if the finances are in order, and you are able to keep your full time job while you do your pre reqs and ADN, it is still worthwhile as a lot of my friends have assured me. It might depend on the individual and their health. I find it more tiring and aging to be sedentary. Of course, I plan to talk with a nursing academic adviser at my local community college in the next couple of months. I will also find out the cost. And I know that there is an evening/weekend program at the local cc. So, thinking pragmatically about it and being open to changing one's mind after taking a few pre reqs might be the way to go. Yes, age is just a number, but we also need to know what we want at any stage in our lives and what we are willing to do to get there.

I am 57 with degrees that include a PhD and a couple of MA degrees, all in the field of Humanities. I am also a full-time university instructor. I have been thinking seriously since 2012 of becoming a Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree from the local community college which offers an evening/weekend program. So, I will have to take pre-reqs: I plan to sign up for a course in Human Growth & Development and an Intro To Biology for non-science majors this semester (free tuition for 6 credits because I'm full time university faculty) I do not need to do any Gen Ed courses I think that deal with writing, humanities, etc. (I actually teach such courses myself) My goal is to keep my full time job even after I get the ADN in 4 or 5 or even 6 years from now. I want to work part-time as an entry level RN. Is this possible? And after about 3 years of such part-time work, I would want to work full-time as an RN. And even try for the RN to MSN program. I plan to work at least part-time ideally until I drop dead. I am highly motivated, with an excellent memory and many academic, professional, and interpersonal skills. I am excited about this plan. Can I make it? What do you think? Your honest feeback will be much appreciated. Thank you.