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Thanks for answering some of my concerns! I agree that apologizing for age only encourages the false belief that older means less than. I hope to live the example that being older is a good thing. I have seen many issues with the false belief that older people aren't tech savvy and although I understand I also believe it just isn't fact. As a secretary, we began the process of incorporating word processors, computers into our daily duties. I saw how some of the other secretaries loathed this change. I was able to help, encourage and teach them to not be afraid of the machine. Some took to it very easily and some needed more time. I don't believe that there are many computing needs that aren't within the realm of learning. Therefore, I hope that any employer takes this under consideration before deciding who to hire. I happen to love technology so am excited to learn all about the various "machines" nurses need to use in their daily functions. Thanks again for your words of advice. Sincerely, Joanne (Jody)

I hadn't checked this in a while. :) been busy. Thanks for all your words. Very helpful and yes I'm still hanging in there. Sometimes really really hard wanna walk away from it days and some really really enlightening - I'm in the right place kind of days. I know I have what it takes mentally. Confidence will come with experience so I'll just keep hanging in there doing my best as that is all anyone can do. Besides I already paid a bunch of money :) lol Thanks again!

I was accepted to the Towson Nursing Program after much deciding this is for me. I do pretty well on my exams at the community college, but I'm a little concerned since I am going to be 50 years old. I'm in good health and really happy they want me. My concern lies with age being a problem with the other younger nurses and that I have slowed down some since my youth. Feels like I take twice the time for studying than other students. I wish I had my "young" brain as I know I'd be perfect for this career. I was wondering if there are any Towson alumni from the nursing program that could give me a heads up. I haven't taken a full load in a while. Since the kids were home I just took 2 or 3 classes .. or sometimes 1... so I was able to focus well on my classes. I'm concerned will I be ABLE to keep up when taking 4 classes. All week long? 8:30 til 5:30 every day....does any one have a great game plan. When do you study? How do you divide it up. One hour on pathopharmacology, one hour on another subject and clinicals. How do you all do it and maintain a household? I suppose I just want to hear some great stories of how an older lady or several took the same path I'm taking and managed well. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks for your insight, and guidance. I appreciate any help. Thanks Jo