Ingersoll

I've been under the impression that the market for Rn's is underserved. My ex got a great job right away as did almost everyone in her class. I guess my question is about variance in markets. Here in Socal the market doesn't seem so tight. Maybe it's because so few people actually get into nursing schools. The demand for nurses seems high, at least in my neck of the woods. I am curious about where people on this site live and what their markets are like. Thanks!

Thanks (everyone) for the encouragement. I want to ask you though; from what I've researched, a CNA requires a certain amount of school, and I'll already be going to school nearly full time in order to earn my RN. Is there more than one definition for CNA? Thanks.

Hi. Actually the title of the thread isn't all that descriptive but you can't fit a paragraph into the thread title anyway, so... I'm 40 and most of my life's work has been in sales. I'm very good at working with people and finding a way to fulfill their needs. I was in management for 12+ years and it involved running the business and working with clientele and all the other various things involved in keeping a business successful. However, the economy has taken its toll and I've found myself out of work. Fortunately I have enough money to see me through hard times though. What does this have to do with a career in nursing? Well, I met an RN about a year and a half ago and we almost got married. Unfortunately that didn't work out but one of the things I took from that relationship was the observance that her job was really interesting. She worked in the ER and when she came home from work I always wanted to hear her stories and rarely was she at a loss for words; something always interesting happened during the process of caring for patients. Finally one time she asked, "why don't you think about becoming an RN?" At first I didn't consider it but over time as I've learned a little about nursing, it's something that I have come to want to do. I've always liked the sciences; biology, anatomy, physiology, etc. And I also like to work with people. I also have a weird sense of humor and some of the stranger things I've heard have come from the medical field. Now, the thing is, I'm 40 years old I'm a man and I have no experience in the medical field. And realistically, by the time I got my license, I'd be close to 43. I do have the time to go to school and I'm okay financially to support myself while doing so. I would really like to get into nursing but I'm concerned about getting a job when I get out. Traditionally the field is female dominated but certainly not exclusive. That's a lesser concern; it's the experience and age that worry me. I'd really like some advice and related experiences on this. Thanks for any and all input. :)