At this time I am a Registered Medical Assistant. With little experience I cannot get a decent job close to home. I still have a 16 year old to raise, and my husband passed away from cancer. I need to go back to school so I can make enough money to support us, and I want to do nursing. By the time I do CNA and prerequisites I will be 60. Is that crazy? I have no retirement, and I know that social security will not be enough. I have stayed pretty active, and I plan on working well into my 80's. I would love to hear all opinions. Thank you and God bless!