TCooper

I'm almost 44 and halfway through my prereqs with long way to go. My question is: are employers willing to hire an older grad? I'm enjoying my classes and love the challenge, but want to be realistic about employability. And then once you're in, what's it like???? I know all about the 'maturity' and 'wisdom' us older nurses bring to the table (:roll haha), but how is it, really? Thanks for any replies!!

Thanks for responding! No classes this fall - I couldn't get all my paperwork into admissions by the deadline (was waiting on some stuff from Germany). But yes, I'm hoping to be a 2nd degree student for winter term- am still waiting to hear from GVSU Admissions. As for classes, I'm not sure what to start with. Am wondering if I should retake basic biology & chem in order to understand microbiology and organic/biochem. Don't really want to add more time onto my program, but it's been 20 years since I took those classes and my memory is fuzzy, to say the least. Also, is microbiology difficult? How about genetics? Or statistics? Have you taken any of the classes online, and if so, what are they like? Do you have any other words of advice for a pre-newbie?

Am planning to start prenursing reqs at GVSU this winter...I am 41, going for my second degree, have 4 kids (ages 13 thru 5) and a supportive (but busy) husband. Am looking into a part-time nursing assistant's position while I wait for winter semester to begin and to get my feet wet. My first degree was in Broadcasting/Journalism/German, so not much science. And - how hard is the chem??????

I'm interested in the Second Degree Program at GVSU, as well. Have spoken w/Wanda Moerland and have begun app process. Wanted to start this fall, but couldn't get all the paperwork done in time. I'm curious - did you ever decide on a program? If so, which one?