illneverbe40

there are tons of jobs here in Texas, don't know why you can't get one where you are now...we have so many openings ther are all kinds of sign on bonuses..extra incentives and so forth, good luck on your journey for work. god bless and take care..Kelley

you are never too old to further your education if that is what you wanna do.I am also in my late 30's (hence the name illneverbe40). Do what you want, when you want, how you want, you are your own person, to hell what everyone else says!!!....Kelley :chuckle , married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.

I get discouraged too but i love being what I am and I am very proud of what I do. I do not want to become an RN, LVN is perfect for me....So blow 'em off and keep on taking care of your own business. You are wonderful as you are, and worked very hard to get where you are today.....Kelley o nurses! I have been discouraged lately...I feel like I am constantly fighting off the stigma of being "just an LPN." When people ask what I do, I always say I am a nurse....they then want to know if that means "RN" and of course what hospital do I work at???!!!!! I work in a clinic and have been an LPN for several years. UGGGHHH!!! Anyone else have this challenge? Denise