I wasn't accepted into the nursing program. I left my community college to pursue another nursing program hoping that it would get me closer to being a nurse. It was a bad decision and set me back some. Right now, I am not even sure if I want to be a nurse anymore. I am getting older, and I just don't see myself still living at home in the next few years. And when I do move out to support myself it will be incredibly challenging to pursue nursing school at the same time. The long waiting lists, being told to possibly wait to get accepted in 2010, 2011 is just not promising to me. I'll be too old. And the older I get the less motivated I am. I don't want to be like some women who are in their late 30s, 40s chasing after nursing school their whole life. I have ran across a lot of them
I made a thread about going into health administration, maybe that will be a bit more realisitc for me. I won't be tied down every single day for 8 hours, and I can go to class, work, and be able to finnacially support myself until I get a degree. I don't know, I am just confusd. I dont know what direction I need to go in with my life
Know how to cross multiply fractions for the ratio/proportion method of determing medication doses, know how to work and convert in the metric system - mostly with regards to measures such as cc (cubic centimeters), ml(milliliters), mg(milligrams),mcg(micrograms), and g(grams). Solving simple algebraic formulas for "x" is important.
You also need to know how to convert measurements to other measurements. You need to know how to determine dosage according to weight for peds. Know how to calculate both volume and flow rates for IV's. (Even though where I work, the pharmacy calculates this for us, I still check their math because the responsiblity lies on me the minute I hang that bag.) Dosage calculations are part of both LPN and RN responsibilites.
I wasn't accepted into the nursing program. I left my community college to pursue another nursing program hoping that it would get me closer to being a nurse. It was a bad decision and set me back some. Right now, I am not even sure if I want to be a nurse anymore. I am getting older, and I just don't see myself still living at home in the next few years. And when I do move out to support myself it will be incredibly challenging to pursue nursing school at the same time. The long waiting lists, being told to possibly wait to get accepted in 2010, 2011 is just not promising to me. I'll be too old. And the older I get the less motivated I am. I don't want to be like some women who are in their late 30s, 40s chasing after nursing school their whole life. I have ran across a lot of them
I made a thread about going into health administration, maybe that will be a bit more realisitc for me. I won't be tied down every single day for 8 hours, and I can go to class, work, and be able to finnacially support myself until I get a degree. I don't know, I am just confusd. I dont know what direction I need to go in with my life
I was quite offended by your comments regarding older women (Men) going into nursing. I was 35 the mother of two, working full time and juggling my life long dream of becoming a nurse. It was hard but I graduated with honors when I was almost 40 and have been nursing 23 + years.
Every hardship, set-back test was worth every minute I have been able to help my patients. When the days is bleak all I have to do is look back on my life before becoming a nurse and I brighten up.
Maybe you should think of a new career choice, maybe nursing isn't for you.
Always remember if you want something bad enough you can and will do it.
Specializes in telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych.
I can tell that you are very young by your thinking.....
each year you will grow older, as we all do, whether you want to or not...
If nursing is a profession that you want to pursue, you should not let age factor in to it at all...I went to school many years ago with quite a few "older" women...they brought much wisdom and knowledge in to our class..no matter if you are 20, 30, 40 or even 50...you can still pursue your nursing career if that is what you want to do...
I'm 24yrs old.. i thought id get accepted my main community college when i was 20 yrs old, when i finished my pre-reqs. didn't happen.. i started taking my pre-reqs when i was 16 when i was still in highschool at the college.
so i got my phlebot. cert..and my CNA cert and started gaining a bunch of exp..
and every yr, i applied at all the local programs..
and every yr, i was rejected.
i KNEW this was my fit. i KNOW this is my fit..
3 yrs of rejection. average wait time of applying and being rejected back home was 2-3 yrs.
my GPA is 3.3.. 140 credits, already have an AA.
I presently have 4 yrs of hospital and psych exp.. did per diem agency, have worked at 12 hospitals total so far. (and fulltime at one main hosp doing oncology)
i supported myself entirely on my own the last 3+ yrs. No roomies either.
i finally looked outside the box, and started applyin farther away.
and i got accepted 4 hrs from home.
i moved here alone, i don't know anyone at all, i got an A- my first quarter of the nursing program.
I wouldn't change the serise of events that has lead me to this.
I am comfortable in a hospital now, any hospital actually b/c of being thrown into random ones as a CNA.
I have quite a bit of expierence, i used my exp to ask questions and do my best to think like a nurse, as my instructor keeps telling me. i probabbly bugged my coworkers but they'd try to answer my questions anyway.
I am supporting myself indepedently, no co-signers on my loans etc.. i have damn good credit b/c im responsible and was able to build my credit up over the last 6 yrs. I have a lot of loans and will end up with even more. but that was my choice. worth it to me if it gets me where ive been dreamin since i was 6.
oh and i live alone. Not mommy and daddy depending. no spouse or boyfriend or girlfriend to lean on.
besides... with ur agism comments, i gotta say..
some of the absolute BEST nurses i've worked with didnt get into nrusing till they were older. more mature, different view on things, and able to grasp things better/differently.
If you have that kind of attitude about it then maybe u SHOULDN'T be a nurse and maybe theres a better field/fit for you. I'd hate to work next to someone who when im 40 yrs old has that opinion about me...
there are always obstacles that we have to face in life- i am learning to now look at these challenges as the little things that makes life even more worth while- sometimes you just have to sit back, take a break- then come back to the drawing board with a new strategy that will enable to accomplish your goals. there are always other alternatives to a given plan- if you want to be a nurse- you will be one, regardless of your age. take sometime, research other potential alternatives that will allow you to attain 'your' goal.
Where there's a will, there's a way. I have been working towards a nursing degree since 2002. Taking pre-reqs 1 at a time and learning A LOT by working in the medical field. When I was told there was a 4 yr wait list to get into school I decided to look around at other options. I moved out of state to start my BSN program and will finish in 2010. Don't get discouraged. I know it's REALLY hard to look at the bright side, but if you want it you'll get it. Good luck!
Dear Ms Nurse Assistant, I don't know what state you are in, but that waiting least, is ridiculously long, I agree! Are you talking about LPN or RN school? I know most people suggest that you go for the RN first, but you can get the LPN, in less time, and support yourself, while you add credits, toward your RN, via computer classes, if you desire. There are a lot of ways to do it now. Keep your dream in motion. I wish you success!
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I am 59 years old and just finished nursing school to become an LPN. I am very proud of my accomplishments and you should never give up on yourself