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There has been so much talk about the "supposed" nursing shortage vs. the influx of nurses (and nursing programs and nursing students) that I wanted to see what data was out there. One recent article cites a report that states healthcare will experie...

I've posted and read other posts about the *slightly* older student and the overwhelming sentiment is "Wow! So great to hear I'm not alone!" I thought it would be helpful and encouraging to centralize the over-40 newbies in one thread so we can r...

Just finished reading an awesome thread about a young 50-something getting ready to start a nursing program so I thought I'd put another call out for those over 40 (or close to 40) who are getting ready to start a nursing program (or those in the mid...

@Oz2, why do you say that? I am about to begin a nursing program in a matter of weeks. I have no illusions as to what the career path will be like, but I'm also not a nurse YET. Can you share your experiences?

I think the mix of ages is great. For some, like me, it is about trying something new. I have a BA and MEd but just wanted to give something else a try (especially since I have always been interested in medicine) after having my children. Others who...

At 40, I may be one of the oldest. I just finished a nutrition class where I was the oldest by probably 5 years, including the instructor. I thought it might bug be a little, but nope. Not at all. Granted, I don't feel "old", which probably helps. Th...

I just noticed that Esme12 posted the same message on my op regarding the nursing shortage (https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nursing-shortage-not-747667.html). It is clear this is a topic that will continue to come up time and time a...

Great info, Esme12! I had hoped not to sound as if I were bemoaning the job outlook for nursing. I'm not. If anything, as a former teacher, I'm used to doing my due diligence and felt fairly well versed on the current situation (thanks to AllNurses)....

Dharma21 and DReinerMBA, nice to meet you! I'm with your Dharma21, I'm already thinking about my BSN, even looked at a few online programs today. I need to not get ahead of myself, but sometimes its hard not to think that way! Like you, DReinerMBA, ...

Here are two interesting sites/blogs exposing diploma mills: *Diploma Mills: How to Spot and Avoid Them! *http://diplomamillnews.blogspot.com/ (specifically: Diploma Mill News: Search results for nursing) I guess the key is to do your research . . .

Thujone, I'm wondering the same thing. How are they able to offer programs like this? I mean, I don't see anything quite like this for teaching, engineering, medicine. Why nursing? If a school can't get accreditation, how can they even accept studen...

While the first article is from US News' University Directory, it does cite a report from Georgetown University, this same information was mentioned in Forbes and is available on BLS and in numerous other articles. The Forbes article also cites a rep...

elprup, no kidding! Before allnurses I would have bought the hype, but I've read countless posts claiming the only shortage is with jobs. I just thought it was interesting what was discussed in these two articles, especially since both are very recen...

This is related to another post I replied to earlier. The OP was asking if it would be best to get through all the co-reqs/non-nursing courses before starting nursing school. Most everyone replied an emphatic YES. That said, I am wondering for those...

Hey JavaWench! It IS why you are tired . . . the two-year-old, that is. I had my first at 35 (I was mortified when my chart had me listed as "Advanced Maternal Age") and my second at 37. They will be 3 and 5 in just a matter of months! I was worried ...

midlifecrisis1, you are where I may be one day and I won't have half the experience you have. NP, heck, you are climbing WAY up that ladder. I'm on the bottom rung :) Seriously, it is great to hear from you! You are what so many of us aspire to be ...

A&P 1 and 2 are co-reqs for my program . I received credit for the first one from a course I took forever ago. I was going to take it again online at another school as a refresher. The course, books, lab kit and related materials put this course ...

Ah, and the reason I ask! I have two little ones, almost 3 and 5, and all I can think about is how they ARE my social life. While I have NO issues putting in the time, I want to spend as much QUALITY time as I can with them. Nice to hear you did it a...

Hey meghen! Welcome! Congrats on the beginning of a new adventure! FIVE girls! Wow, you must be busy (and you must hear that from people all the time). You are going to be such a huge inspiration for them, as I am sure you are already! I just fini...

I'll have all but two completed and after all I've heard and read, I think you are in the right line of thinking if you are considering getting all the non-nursing coursework out of the way. Nearly every nursing student I've spoken to who did not was...

I have two little ones that might be totally into MSB! I may have to check it out. I really wish Khan Academy had an A & P course. This guy helped me ace chemistry and review math. LOVE, love, love . . . I'm going to take your advice and check o...

You are not kidding. Course dropped, books being returned. I read some past threads (seriously, this is the BEST forum/resource out there for nurses/pre-nurses), and have ordered and reserved some books to help. I'm just going to have to buckle down ...

jollylama! Congrats on the first year down! Funny, I worked for an automaker in Detroit as a summer worker and then got rolled over to full time. We have PhD-ers on the line! The lure of big bucks was huge, especially for someone lucky to make minimu...

rubato, I LOVE your attitude! I personally think you shouldn't let your "advanced" age get in the way. Now is the time! With technology (online courses), the push to educate and improve (rather than settle), and the number of opportunities (I'm not s...

I have two younger sisters that are you and miss priss' ages...I can't imagine not supporting them. Unless they wanted to become cannibalistic basket weavers in Borneo, then maybe I might not be supportive... But a nurse, especially when it is the ca...