Hi,

I have a shoplifting/misdemeanor/dimissed on my record from 8 years ago. It has been my dream since I graduated high school to become a nurse. I am 44 years old and have 26 credits behind me. Three weeks ago I started taking classes again after many years. I will be taking out student loans to set aside so I can quit my full time job and enter the nursing program when the time comes. Am I wasting my time, effort and money? I have heard that it is worse to have a theft on my record than to have say a drug charge. I am worried. I want to be excited to finally do something with myself and concentrate fully on school etc. but I am scared to take what seems to be such a big risk. Will it all be for nothing? Also am I too old to get a job as a nurse when and if I graduate? I would probably be 48 or 49 years old when I would graduate because I can only take two classes at a time due to full time work. Thank you for your thoughts and hopefully experience with these issues.
Katelynsgramma