Hi everyone. My name is Lindsay. I am 37 years old and I am married with 3 kids, boy/girl/boy ages 4, 10, 14.
3 years ago I decided I wanted to be a nurse. I began upgrading at my local college and took the required Math, Chemistry, English, Biology courses. It was a lot of work! Anyway, I got an offer a few months ago at a great college and am so excited! I accepted the offer and will be starting school in September.
The thing is, I wish I would have done this right out of high school while I was young. But back then, I wasn't serious about a career. I just wanted to get married and have kids. It wasn't until 3 years ago that I began desiring to go back to school and have my own career. It's just that I'm feeling kind of embarrassed to start at age 37...anyone else start nursing school in their 30's-40's? #justwondering
I'm 30 and start in January. This is the third time I'm started the process; my husband is AD Air Force and every attempt previously was put off by deployments and relocations. I have kicked myself over the years for not starting sooner, but now I'm feeling like this is the perfect time. We have a 7 and 8 year old so they're more independent now, his schedule is finally predictable, and I had years home with my kids before they started school.
Not only that, but I'm in school this semester for pre-reqs and for the first time, I LOVE what I'm learning. It's not just memorizing to pass a test... I'm so interested in learning to know things! haha. I'm really enjoying school now. Instead of regretting that I didn't do it sooner, I'm just going to focus on doing my best to keep my GPA competitive for further studying, and enjoy the experience!
Thank you! And I also wasn't ready until after being a wife and mom! :)
I will be 3 months away from my 30th birthday when I graduate from my RT program. I plan on completing my last 4 pre-reqs for the concurrent ASN/BSN program offered at my community college. Like you, I wasn't ready for college in my 20s. I wanted to be a wife and mom. I am glad that I am more mentally settled and ready to take on the responsibilities that come with being a nursing student. GOOD LUCK!
Ain't nobody stopping you but your doubts; Just Do It, now! Everything in nursing school is basically there (being a nurse) it's just more medical knowledge and practice. Think of it being like you've always been a nurse but since you weren't serious about working back then you just have to renew your license and take Nclex over again 🤫ðŸ¤
LindsayRadun
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Good for you!! All the best!! :)