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  1. How old is too old?

    Maryea posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    this is my first time on this forum. i have been reading for a while and enjoy all the questions and comments....it has been very helpful in my quest. my question to you all is "how old is too old?"....

  2. How old is too old?

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you Lucky 724. That is exactly right. After being told all my life that I would never make it as a nurse, by people who knew me and made me believe it. I think they thought I couldn't make it,...

  3. How old is too old?

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you so much for your comment and encouragement BloominViolet. I am still plugging along. Right now I am in A&P. I finally stopped reading comments on this website. Not to make anyone mad,...

  4. Too young/ early in life to be in Nursing Program?

    Maryea replied to futuresctRN's topic in General Students

    Work it kid!! If your parents are willing to help you. You are focused on your school work and are keeping up your grades. If you are doing well in your classes. Keep going. Don't worry about your...

  5. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Maryea replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am a low paid customer service agent. My insurance is awesome. My bring home pay stinks. I pay taxes, I pay a house payment, I pay car payments and insurance and upkeep. I make $12 and hour....

  6. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

    Maryea replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So here is where I am. I am 53 years old. Working on all prereqs before applying. I still have 2 semesters before I can apply for a 2 year program. I will be 57 years old when I am finished. If I do...

  7. Nursing school at age 50

    Maryea replied to maddy50's topic in General Students

    I am 53 and taking my prereqs. I still have about 3 semesters left before I can apply. Age is a frame of mind. If you feel good, and you know you can do the job, don't let anyone tell you you cannot!...

  8. "No nurses of color....."

    Maryea replied to Queen2u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am sorry that this young woman would say such a thing, however, we don't know what may have happened in her past that may make her feel this way. If she had been attacked or something like that, I...

  9. CNA to LVN TO RN

    Maryea replied to Kimberlin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have 4 hours left of my CNA class, yea!! All the while taking classes that will allow me to apply for the nursing program at our local community college. I have always been terrible with math, even...

  10. 35/f Married w/3 kids I am too old ?

    Maryea replied to Kolacz35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From the statistics I have read, you are the exact right age. By the way...I am going to be 53 in 2 weeks. I have 3 science classes and 2 math classes to complete before applying for the nursing...

  11. CNA in training

    Maryea posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been in lecture classes for CNA for a few weeks now, and have completed labs. Last Saturday was my first day to actually work in a nursing home, where we will be working until nearly the last...

  12. College Algebra

    Maryea replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not taking it yet...but freaking out just the same! It is coming up for me. I told my husband that math is just going to get harder and I am not that good at math. He told me, "it will not get...

  13. How many much older (40+) students out there starting classes? (I'm 47)

    Maryea replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for this! I am going to be 53 next month and will be applying for nursing school in fall of 2013. I only want to go as far as RN, BSN would just take too long and I am fine with RN. I was so...

  14. CNA in training

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We met with our lecture teacher last night and let her have it. She told us this would happen and she is always prepared. I am prepared to work in this type of environment until I can be hired in a...

  15. CNA in training

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, the CNA class is a requirement to go on to nursing school. I love the elderly and would not mind working with them at all, but my main complaint is that I am learning and I need to be shown the...

  16. This has been said so many times....

    Maryea posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think I have made a decision....I am currently in a CNA program. At first I had planned to go to the RN program at our school, but after talking with the CNA teacher and another student in my class,...

  17. This has been said so many times....

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    excuse me...I will not be 54 this summe :yelclap: I will be

  18. Educational Dilemma

    Maryea replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't wait to read some of the responses you get. I had to watch a video on "for profit" schools in my Sociology class. Depending on the school...some of their certifications/degrees were not worth...

  19. Terrified about starting school late in life...

    Maryea replied to pnut8377's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are "starting off late in life"...I'm in huge trouble. I am 52 years old and still have 4 pre-reqs to go before I can apply for nursing. I have had nothing but encouragement from most, however...

  20. Recently Certified CNA scared to take the next step...

    Maryea replied to LeslieCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, stop right there!! First of all, I start CNA classes next week, so you may need to remind me of all of this in about 8 weeks...But.... You need to look at your post and pick out all of the...

  21. 658 Days until nursing school :-(

    Maryea replied to Kendel.G's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I too will be applying in fall of 2014 for nursing school. Originally, my plan was RN, but I am hearing the eventually we will need to have BSN. My new plan, in my down time (summer), like someone...

  22. KCMO Hospitals, St Lukes

    Maryea replied to estubbs07's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, this is a little scary to me. I am starting the CNA program through MCCKC in about 2 weeks. When I talk to people in the medical profession, (my doctor and a few nurses I know), and tell them...

  23. How old is too old?

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you all. I will be checking into the LPN program again. I appreciate the encouragment, it helps me know I am going in the right

  24. How old is too old?

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you for your encouragement. I knew there had to be more out there besides me...we must be few and far between. The community college I attend has a point system. If I do the CNA it will earn...

  25. How old is too old?

    Maryea replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thank you so much. I too, eat right, exercise and try to stay fit, after all, how can you try to help people be healthy if you are not. I am married to a wonderful man who is very encouraging and does...