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  1. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    pjgal2000 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!! I did (starting nursing school pre reqs at age 55) and I'm so happy I didn't let anyone persuade me not to!! I was one of the first in my class to be hired (a week BEFORE I graduated : )...

  2. How old is too old to become a new RN?

    pjgal2000 replied to CathyH's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't let "Debbie Downer" discourage you! I started nursing school at 55! I'm a working nurse now who just graduated with my RN ASN degree in May of this year! I was one of the first in my...

  3. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    pjgal2000 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Started nursing school at 55! Working nurse just graduated with my RN ASN degree in May. Got a job a week before I graduated at the hospital where I wanted to work on the floor that I wanted to be on....

  4. Last Day of Nursing School

    pjgal2000 replied to nlitened's topic in General Students

    I feel EXACTLY the same! Congratulations! Yesterday was my last day of nursing school and I'm so ready to start work as a nurse. Good luck on your NCLEX. We just finished a week of intensive Kaplan...

  5. This ancient acrobat just got into Nursing school !

    pjgal2000 replied to DahliaDaisy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Loved your post!! And it's true it's never too late! I started my second career path to nursing school at age 55 (yes!) and I will be PINNED ON APRIL 30th! and GRADUATE MAY 2nd!! It hasn't been easy...

  6. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    pjgal2000 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you, love this post and what you said is what I have believed going into this process at age 55. I will graduate next May having just turned 60. I'm healthy, have no kids at home and ready to...

  7. 58 years old - Am I too old to start nursing school??

    pjgal2000 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Thank you SO MUCH for this post!! I started college for the first time at 55 and have worked my butt off to get into my RN program and excel. I am a senior nursing student now and will be 60 when I...

  8. You just can't make "This Stuff" up.....

    pjgal2000 replied to airwaynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Thank you for your service! I'm a rising senior in nursing school as a second career "calling" I will graduate May 2016 Nurse

  9. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish you best of luck in your job hunt! At the hospital where I have just finished my clinicals, they are hiring nursing graduates right out of school so perhaps it depends on the area. I have one...

  10. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YAY for

  11. Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    pjgal2000 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    I am so glad you posted this. I am heartbroken over this sad and tragic situation. As a fellow nursing student, also a junior and having just finished carpooling to my last clinical over one hour from...

  12. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your research sounds amazing! Please keep me

  13. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your research sounds amazing! Please keep me

  14. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! :) I see your specialty is Geriatrics, dementia and hospice. God Bless you! I worked last summer between semesters as a caretaker for a 98 year old Alzheimer's patient. It was challenging...

  15. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! That is so encouraging. My husbands favorite nurse in the burn center was 77 working full time with no plans to retire. His admit nurse was 55 like me when he started nursing school so...

  16. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Love it! I graduate May 2016 also😊 last class of my junior year today. Two finals to go and I'm a senior! All the best to

  17. Thinking about becoming a nurse...at 40!

    pjgal2000 replied to margaretann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please don't let ANYONE stop you from following your dreams! I did in my 30s and they were probably right at the time although I'll never know. I had three kids in school then and I had my own...

  18. Never Too Old for Nursing School

    pjgal2000 replied to Biosciencegeek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started college for the first time with my pre reqs at age 55! My calling finally caught up with me, : ) better late than never! I have finished my pre reqs which took a little longer than I had...

  19. Lets play the drug of choice game

    pjgal2000 replied to 30days2nclex's topic in General Students

    Me too as I don't start nursing school until Aug 25th, can't wait. Trying to get familiar with some of the most common prescribed meds so love this

  20. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    pjgal2000 replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I went to my nursing school orientation today and it was AWESOME!! I was so nervous before but am so excited now. I can't wait to order my scrubs : ) I won't let nerves or my age get in the way. I...

  21. What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

    pjgal2000 replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Thank you! That is what everyone I know who is already in nursing school has been telling me. I know how the original poster feels, somewhat terrified and feeling like I need to be using the time this...

  22. What Should I Be Doing Right Now?

    pjgal2000 replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Thank

  23. Most terrifying thing?

    pjgal2000 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU!! I have the same fears and your reply was great to

  24. How old were you when you started nursing school?

    pjgal2000 replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I was 55 when I started college for the very first time and I will enter nursing school this August! I'm as nervous as I am excited. It's taken me a while to get there but I feel it will be worth it!...

  25. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    pjgal2000 replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do NOT have a college degree either and no schooling since high school (I graduated a year ahead of my class in 1972, got married, went to work, had a child, divorced, remarried in 1980, had two...