Too old? Help....

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Hi there. I am applying to several ADN programs to begin in 2010. I will be 38(!) when I get my degree and sit for the NCLEX. I am curious about the following

1) Am I too old to be a military nurse? If so, can I get an age waiver?

2) Are there any programs that would pay for my education/cost of living while I go to nursing school so long as I serve some time afterwards?

3) I would like to start out with the National Guard as my divorce decree states that my children remain in our state of origin until they graduate (12 years away). Is this possible?

Thanks!!!!

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You are not too old! I am 38 now and still a sophomore in my BSN program. I believe the age cut off for the Army is still 42 at time of commissioning, though they may not be granting age wavers right now if you are over that age when you get your license.

I am not aware of any programs that the Army has to offer that will help pay for an ADN, (maybe loan repayment?) but once you have your ADN, you can use the STRAP program to get your BSN (you will need a BSN to go active duty, or to get promoted past the rank of Captain in the Army reserves).

You may find that you have more opportunities within the Reserves than in the NG as a nurse, but I would assume that could depend on which State you live in. Even in the Reserves you should be assigned to a unit that is close to your home.

Good Luck!

LA40

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1) Am I too old to be a military nurse? If so, can I get an age waiver?

You're not too old.

No waiver needed.

You can be 59.999 years of age. . .

"The United States Army Medical Department announced recently it has reduced the military service obligation period down to two years for experienced health care professionals aged 43 to 60 years old, who are seeking appointment as an Officer in all Army medical corps."

taken directly from:

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/special_two_year_promo.jsp

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you're not too old.

no waiver needed.

you can be 59.999 years of age. . .

"the united states army medical department announced recently it has reduced the military service obligation period down to two years for experienced health care professionals aged 43 to 60 years old, who are seeking appointment as an officer in all army medical corps."

taken directly from:

http://www.goarmy.com/amedd/special_two_year_promo.jsp

do you know the criteria for this stipulation?

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Do you know the criteria for this stipulation?

I pulled that information directly from the website, that is all I have to work with.

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I think the Air Force's cutoff is also 42.

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Make sure you have childcare worked out in case of deployment.

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