Hi, kind of a re-tread here, I had originally joined this site about five years ago when I was set to embark on a nursing career. I had it all figured out, a five year plan and then I hit a drunk driver (he cut me off) sustained a second tbi and was out of work for over a year. I wasn't hurt except for my brain, I didn't lose a lot but just enough to make things like algebra calculations impossible - my short term memory was diminished. I have regained much of what I lost and now am considering nursing school, but and it is a BIG BUT - I'm now 53 and of course am experiencing the physical and mental changes that come with age. I'm not as quick in either respect as I used to be, and I am experiencing signs and symptoms of menopause. So, for all of you who have gone through the wringer known as nursing school do you think it would be feasible for me given what I've just explained? I am currently employed full time as a mental health tech and several nurses and colleagues have said, 'Why don't you go to nursing school?' I'm scared fecesless to tell the truth but since more than one person has suggested it I thought I'd at least entertain the idea. Any suggestions? Thanks!