backinthe1980s

Hello: I'm 45 and am interested in changing careers from IT to nursing. I'd like to become an RN. The only thing is that I have no money for school. And, since I live in expensive Orange County, California chockfull of car payments, student loans, and all bills under the sun, I'm very doubtful that I will be "allowed" to pursue a nursing career. Against incredible odds, does anyone have any ideas that can be shared with me? Thank you! John

Hello: As strange as it may sound, I'm considering leaving the IT field and going back to school to become a Registered Nurse. The thought of going back to school, in terms of studying, doesn't scare me. In fact, finding a way to come up with tuition should not be a problem for me, either. What does scare me, though, is the fact that I would be leaving a job and giving up a paycheck. In other words, I've gotten pretty accustomed to being able to pay my bills! LOL! Has anyone out there who has gone into the nursing field experienced this problem and overcome it, successfully? If not, should I simply stay in IT and give up the idea, altogether? I am very intrigued by the idea of becoming an RN. But, at the same time, I'm a "reality/bottom line" sort of person. Thanks! Any advice is much appreciated! backinthe1980s