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  1. Is 46 Too Old for Nursing School?

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

    I graduated RN school at 52 with almost no background in healthcare. Four interviews three job offers. Age can be a true advantage in patient care. Best of luck to

  2. I only held his hand

    solarjohn replied to motay68's topic in General Students

    I can't speak for that man but I can speak for myself who was once in a similar situation - heading for emergency surgery in the middle of the night having never been "under" before. No family. No...

  3. A little light reading

    solarjohn posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Everyone - I will be entering the January 2015 cohort for an ADN program in California. I've learned in life that a bit of pre-exposure to academic material helps me tremendously once I'm in the...

  4. A little light reading

    solarjohn replied to solarjohn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you everyone! I get the message loud and clear. The fact that everyone with experience is on the exact same page speaks

  5. Can I become a Nurse at 40?

    solarjohn replied to amoy36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My 5-year-old twins started kindergarten 2 weeks before my 50th b-day. I start an ADN program in California in January. When I did my CNA at age 49, I felt that my experience due to my age was hugely...

  6. Applying MJC Nursing Fall'14 & Spring'15

    solarjohn replied to sam7900's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Everyone and congratulations to those who got in and condolences for those that didn't. I got in for Spring but for a number of reasons would greatly prefer being with the fall cohort. Are any of...

  7. Stress of nursing school

    solarjohn replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My stress is the fear of sex and age discrimination. I am male and will be 51, soon to turn 52, when I finish nursing