blueang

Thank you all! I did not mention I have RA. Hoping it won't be a problem. ? It's been in "remission" but I think that's just because I don't do much. I've been working from home (when I have employment) so I'm a little nervous.

Thank you both so much for your input! I have confirmed the LPN program will be free, however, I won't be able to enroll until Spring. In the meantime I am still in the running for the CNA position which will start full time in July. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet though! We shall see LOL

I'm just coming around to nursing at 53 yo. It's like this: I've always wanted to be a nurse, but life got in the way. I've raised 3 kids and worked in several jobs but family obligations always got in the way of any kind of career. Now I find I can't seem to get hired anywhere! EXCEPT I found a job at a local hospital which will pay me $17 hr for 10-12 weeks to get trained and work while getting certification to be a CNA (after certification I would get a $1/hr paybump). This is great, but then while I was looking, I also found I can go to school to be an LPN for free through a program with my community college. I wouldn't be earning for a while, but once I did start working I'd get higher pay (and I'm assuming it won't be quite as physical as CNA work - correct me if I'm wrong). Because of my age, part of me thinks there is not time to waste and I should just go for the LPN (I'd look at ABSN or MENP though I don't have the $$$ for that). Anyone have any advice for me??