Ummsantos

Hello, I am a 39 year old mother of 6 kids who are all in school now. I work as a MA but have seriously thought about going to school for nursing. I would have to basically start from scratch. I have put it off because kids were still young and I didn’t want to take out loans. But now I feel like if I wait anymore I won’t ever do it. I can’t imagine being a 60 MA making nothing knowing I had the potential to do more. Do you guys think the ship has sailed for me? I HAVE to work and go to school. Is it worth getting into debt for? Can I realistically pay it off? I preach to the kids about not getting loans and getting scholarships and financial aid...now I feel like I would be a hypocrite. Any advice?

I am 37 and a medical assistant with 6 kids. I love my babies (15-4 yr) but I want to provide a better life for them. I was thinking of switching from traditional 8-5 clinic job to night duty 3/12 a week. I also want to go back to school part-time to become an RN. Am I crazy? Is this doable?