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Another Crossfitter here. Without regular exercise I'd lose my mind!

I love seeing other guys like me posting here! I'm 40 and finishing up my pre reqs for my nursing program (Fall 2011 start). I only have A&P 1/2 to complete and I can't wait to get them done and to start the program. Nursing is also a second c...

ABSOLUTELY NOT! I am a 40 year old father of two (7 and 4 years old) who is finishing up his pre-reqs for the nursing program. This will be my second career and hopefully last! My only regret is having not made the decision sooner! Good luck!

After 12 years of practicing law (as a criminal prosecutor) I'm thinking about returning to school and becoming a nurse. After months of working with a career counselor, personal reflection, and research (on-line and otherwise) I'm feel strongly that...

Darimom, Thank you for the encouragement and the additional comments. I assume, from your messsage, that you are relatively new to nursing(?) My only question is: Even with issues you mention, do you have any regrests about your decision to becom...

Will be starting my prereqs up here in Bellingham this fall for ASN. Recently found this site and find it a great resource. I was hoping you experienced (or new) nurses could list the cons of nursing, as you see it, and based on your general exper...

Great stuff all around! I sure hope I get a nurse manager that appreciates what I have to offer. At 6'2 and 195lbs and a face that has seen better days, I definitely don't fall into the cute and female category! Hopefully I won't fall into the clu...

barbnicu: You have summed up very nicely what I hope will guide me as a nurse: treat patients with all the care, respect, and dignity I would ANY family member or dear friend. None of those things you mention strike me as cons; more like the things ...

Thanks Tony! You mentioned "a lot of cons" with a nursing career. Could you give me some examples that you think I should weigh? I know you're probably really busy, but I'd really appreciate anything you have to offer. Thanks again! Chris

JJJoy- Thanks for your observations! I realized, even as I wrote my last post, that I'd receive a response like yours. I, fo course, recognize that many of the issues I point to apply to a wide range of professions. I will say this, though, the pra...

Thanks Barbnicu! Every post I receive just gets better and better! I find myself checking back throughout the day just to get my fix!! And I agree, the idea of helping my patients on a daily basis sure will beat the heck out the frustrations and ...

Thanks man. I appreciate the encouragement!

It looks like my best option, for better or worse, may be pursuing my RN-BSN after completing my ASN and begining work. 1. Unfortunately there aren't any acceerated programs, that I could find, in Western Washington. Although I agree with the sugges...

To everyone that responded: Thank you VERY much! First, I appreciate you guys taking the time to provide the detailed and thoughtful responses you did. I'd like to think it's telling about the type of person who pursues a career in nursing. And ...

All I can say is, "Wow". This web site, and this board in particular, is seemingly a god-send. I'm 39 year old father or two, criminal prosecutor (12 years) looking to go back to nursing school (ADN) locally. Like many, this is a much needed caree...

Continued ( I accidently cut myself off) So here are my concerns: Am I too old to be considering this? I mean are there practical considerations? Will I be discriminated against in the hiring process as a male nurse in his early 40's? Physically I'm...