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Posted 3 months ago To be Scared or not to be? That is the question. To start this out, I am age 40, going to be 41 in May, Just now figuring out what I want to be when I grow up, and lemme tell you, its frightning. School just scares the pants from me...or should I use a little humor and say Scrubs? *smirks* I know bad joke, but anyhow, Please, Share your experiences with me if you were round about this age or are currently experiencing the same thing, I could use a little reassurance that this is going to be the best days of my life. = ) |
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| Posted 3 months ago I am 32 but have always wanted to be a nurse, I guess I just got caught up in life and now, well here I am in school, taking the prereqs hoping to get accepted. I work fulltime, am a wife and a mother. I am inspired by many of the nurses that work around me (I have an administrative position in the hospital) Many of them did not go to nursing school until they were in their late 30's early 40's. I even know someone who went to nursing school the same time as her daughter! She has no regrets and has been a great inspiration to me to not give up and it is never too late. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Hello, I just turned 52. Was initially trained in the military as as Field Medic, and later as a Clinical Specialist or LPN when I was 25. I was content with my work in both the military and civilian sectors and never gave thought to becoming an RN. I did transgress a little and got licensed as a Massage Therapist when I was 42 because I really like the idea of "hands-on" as a modality. Well to help make this short, about 5 yrs ago I got a new job at a College of Nursing using my military and civilian experience. Here I was then that I looked at the possibility of a continuing career in healthcare and maybe Nursing education by taking advantage of a paid tuition program. I earned my AS degree in Nursing Dec 2006. Took boards the following March, and later enrolled in a RN to BSN program this past Jan. This is my first attempt at a BS degree and even though I find it challenging, I am also enjoying the sense of accomplishment it is giving me. As I've gotten older I have come to appreciate the value of quality education and am thankful that I have the opportunity to do so. Education never really ends, and one can never be chastized for being too old. Education is something you do for yourself, for your family and hopefully for others by passing on your knowledge. Thank you. |
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| Posted 3 months ago Hi- I will be 40 in June and know how you feel. I homeschool 7 of my 9 children and was scared to death to even take the Accuplacer test for admissons. I did feel a little self conscious sitting there with seniors in highschool. However, I believe that with age comes wisdom and felt pretty good after receiving scores of 112 up to 119.
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| Posted 3 months ago nicolesuzette said: I totally totally agree. I was nervous as heck taking the placement test and did better than when i was in High school.. go figure. But the older you are the wiser you i believe. because if i would've went to college right after high school i know i would've dropped out.. because i honestly didn't know what i wanted to be.. so at 31 like you i finally figured it out :-) |
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| Posted 3 months ago I am 32 and I am almost finished with my program. Believe it or not there are more students my age than the 19 and 20 year olds at my school. I like this because I find many people that I can relate to. Plus we have some great discussions at clinicals. I had my psych clinical with five 19-21 year olds and all they talked about on our breaks were which doctors were cute and which ones were not. Come on now be serious. So I like that my class are more like me. You are never to late to return to school. My mother went back when she was 49. |
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| Posted 3 months ago I just turned 37. I went back last year to complete all of my core classes. The school I attend is very competetive, so I was also worried about going back. I applied this year for admission in the ADN Program and was selected over a large amount of 'kids' half my age. Just go for it and don't give up! |
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| Posted 3 months ago I went back to school at 39 to take my prereqs I started nursing school at the age of 41. I felt scared at first but I had the advantage of going to college with my oldest daughter so we studied together and drove to class together. It was great fun. I;m not going to say it was easy juggling being a studnet and wife and mother and homeschooling my kids but I will say it is possible. You can do it if its what you really want to do. I am now 45 and I;m working on my BSN and I plan to get my masters in midwivery. You go girl. |
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| Posted 3 months ago In the same boat JG,My first class is scheduled 05-03-08,little scared and lot excited,28yrs out of high school,yes that makes me 40,but friends do help keep you calm and the jitters seem to fade as you gain confidence which i seem to have done in a few ways..1)this web site is the best from beginners to top experiance everyone is glad to communicate some knowledge or guide you to someone who can..and 2)i found getting some books on nurseing and the schooling ohh and the testing!!helps alot kinda gives you a sense of what to expect,i do recommend a book called "First year nurse' by Barbara Arnoldussen,RN,MBA published by Kaplan..great book-gives you tips on do's and dont's,working with staff and the patients and what you can expect in medical surroundings ..any good bookstore should have it.........good luck and just do it!!! |
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| Posted 3 months ago Jettysgirl5867 said: I'll be 35 this December, just take your time and everything will be fine. The instructors at my school are accustomed to working with kids around 18, so the classes are very easy. It seems as if they are broken down to pre-school level. This is my second semester and so far its been a blast!! |
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| Posted 2 months ago It is never too late to go to school. I am 50 and will be 51 in August. I have been an LPN for 30 years and I am in Rn school now. I am probably the oldest in my class. Lots of 19 & 20 year olds, some have already dropped out and there will be more down the road. Go for your dreams. |
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| Posted 2 months ago Im 37 and decided to become an RN when I was 34.... it is very intense but with lots of prayer, perseverance and determination I did it. I am not going to lie to you.... but let me tell you... It is good for me to go to school in my 30's because I felt much more focused and determined to make it happen. While others in my class (much younger) were going to clubs and partying 'til 3am, wasting their lives, I was studying hard and getting ahead... The next morning I will see them with the hangovers in class and looking lost, I was very focused because I knew exactly what I wanted... so don't be afraid, go for it and enjoy your days in school... |
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| Posted 2 months ago I will be 48 in a few weeks and hope to be accepted into the ADN program next year. I'm taking prerequisites right now and there are others older than me doing the same thing with the same goal in mind. Go for your dreams! |
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| Posted 2 months ago It is never too late to follow your dreams. I went back to school at 44, just finished my prereq's and now I'm biting my finger nails waiting to be accept to Nursing School. I have never felt so alive and young again. Go for it! |
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| Posted 2 months ago I'll join in here................I am 45 and awaiting an answer about being accepted into an ADN-RN program ...........and to quote "odaliska"------------------I have never felt so alive and young again. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Hi everyone, I am 39 and started taking my prereq for nursing.. I am really scared but I know I can achieve it if I work at my goal. I guess I am more focus now then if I had it earlier in life. Glad knowing that there are folks going through the same thing.. Thanks to a frined, I joined I am loving it now.. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I am 36 and starting ADN school this August with 2 children and husband. It scares me sometimes but I am just too damn determined. Good Luck.
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| Posted about 1 month ago I was 31 when I started nursing school (18 or so years ago!) And I was AVERAGE age. There were a few women in their 50s. I am now 50 and I just got accepted to a BSN program, starting this fall. I just finished chemistry 101 at a local community college (where I was proudly the oldest student in my class!) and will be taking Bio in the fall. All the while working at one-two jobs in nursing! |
