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Did anyone find out the definitive answer? I'm in the same boat: nursing school in Florida but moving back to California (all my family live there and can provide temporary housing). I looked at the FAQ at the California Board of Nursing Site but didn't see that issue addressed. Thanks again for any info.

DJD, I really think you should go for it. You have nothing to lose. I recently turned 50 and am just starting nursing school after finally finishing my prerequisites. I was a cross country truck driver in my previous career. I tired of living on the road and through research (like you did) found out health care jobs have the best future, security, etc. I wouldn't worry about the physical aspects. My back is kind of messed up and my hearing is shot, but I haven't really seen that as holding me back yet. This is just an observation and not a harsh judgement or anything, but so far the majority of my nursing instructors have been overweight women. So I have not seen anything yet which requires superior fitness. The fact that you like working with women is also a big plus. Good luck and let us know what happens.

So great to read this stuff. I feel humiliated trying to start a new career at age 50(!) while my classmates are in their teens. Most of my life I was a truck driver. A few years ago I worked overseas and was able to save quite a bit of money. So when I came back I swore I would train for something else so I wouldn't be on the road all the time. Everything I researched and everyone I spoke to all said that exact same thing: that health care jobs have the best future, quick training, etc. So now I am starting nursing school and very nervous and paranoid about it, but feel a lot less alone reading all these posts. Thank you so much. :)