Thought I would start out the new forum with a poll question. How many of us out there are over 35? I myself am. I turn 39 on 7-12 and start the ADN program in the fall of this year. I also recevied my GED in January of 02. Call it determination to accomplish my dream. I plan to go to school while working full time and caring for my family, ( a partially disabled husband and two teenage sons). Hows that for determination.
Well, my body feels like its over 35, but i'm only 25. I'll be 26 in january. I'm currently in LPN school and on to a year of RN school after that. I work full time, in addition to running this site. I am married to a beautiful wife and have a two year old daughter. It isn't easy going to school and working, especially trying to get this site going too, but it can be done.
I applaud you for doing what you're doing. It will be alot of hard work, but when you are through, you're life will be much better because of it. Not only the job that you will have, but the experience you had getting it.
Nursing school really sucked at first, but now I'm loving it, although I may not always make out that way.
When you make it through, you will be right, it will have taken alot of determination.
There was a girl in my class who just graduated. She is only 24 I think. She has six kids, and I'm not sure if her husband even worked. AND, she worked full time!!
I thought that was unbelievable. She is a great example of what you can accomplish if you really set your mind to it.
Go for it, My mother went to LVN school when I was a senior in HS she still had 4 kids at home, one in HS (me)) and 3 in elementary school. She worked part time then. When she was in her early 50's she made her dream come true by getting her ADN. She worked full time as an LVN while doing so, and still had 4 kids plus one grandchild at home. 1 in high school 3 in college My older sister had moved home after her divorce to finally finish college with her 10 year old son. YOU CAN DO IT !!!
I am 47 in May and in my heart and mind I am still a kid. The body, well after two decades + I am doing well just feeding myself. LOL I truely admire what you are doing and also say Go For It! The Nursing profession will never bore you! It will challange you daily and by the minute. You will become someone you are not now and for the better I think. I know if I had to embark on a new career at this point in my life, it would probably be the welcome lady at WallMart.:) Stay in touch with all of us and let us help you in any way we can.
i am......... i am 41. been nursing as lvn for 21 yrs and i am doing the distance learning for my RN. i have had 3 marriages, 1 daughter and 3 of other womens kids to raise. now it is all about debbie time......... going to take my clinical weekend hopefully in sept or oct and then state boards........ debbie_ann_tx@yahoo.com
I will be 38 in November. I have been a Paramedic in Texas for the last 4 years. I have decided to get my RN because it is the next logical step for me in my medical career. I work for my local hospital and I am an EMS clinical instructor for our local college. I am getting my RN through a distance learning program because I cannot go to school Mon-Fri 8-5. Plus I can finish faster this way. I am all about speed!
I was all about speed too, at first. Now I just want to make sure I know all that I need to know, and when I get done, I get done. But you have a good head start with your medical background so you can afford to go faster. I'm in from the ground floor...
Hi...I just turned 35 today! I am (hopefully) starting my clinicals next fall. Working on my last 2 pre-reqs for nursing school right now. I am loving every minute of school and looking so forward to clinicals. I never would have appreciated the dedication it takes to go to school & do well when I was younger.
Interesting variety of ages represented here. I am currently 53 and will be 54 in Dec. And am begining a new career in nursing. I really dont think the age has a lot to do with it, as long as your state of mind is where it needs to be. My wife has worked in the ER of a local hospital for about 18 years. So this is my only connection with the medical field, and is from the dreaded spouses point of view, but this is all gonna change soon. Just start every new day with an open mind and an open heart and it's gonna be very rewarding. Good Luck Jerry
Good luck to you! Having started Nursig School at 32...with 2 babies at home and a 3rd one on the way, I know if you set your mind to it you will do just fine. I've been nursing for 10 years and it keeps getting better!
wow, you all pretty much saved my faith. I am 43 was a cna for about 6 months, and cried when I had to go back to waitressing and then as a Restuarant Manager for the last 3 years. I could'nt afford to work at 6.50 per hour. Anyways here I am again wanting so much to get my R.N. I am now taken an english course through adult ed to ready me for college classess. Then I need all my pre-reqs before I can go on. I have two children one 17 and one 24 with spastic cp. God bless this forum. You just inherited a replentished student ..Thanks sooooo much!!!
I"m crying I must be the oldest RN here.(And the oldest body doing it). I started about 13 years ago, I am 54 now.I still love the learning in nursing and everyday learn of something I have never heard of before. That's what I love about nursing.It's such a wide open field, if you really burn out on what you are doing you can still find something entirely different to do and stay in the field. I have done Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Dialysis acute and home training, Home Health, My own business helping elderly in the home, and now work in Acute Care Elderly, in the hospital again. I do prefer hospital, but resented it when some one told me you were either hospital or not. I really like learning it all. Still kicking but not so high.
Hey Youngin, <G>
I am 57 and totally understand what you are saying, re. burnout. I am a nurse anesthesiologist. I have been in practice for 30 years. This is an excellant place for nurses to meet. Glad to see it here.
Jim
I think I was 37 when I went back to school and started Nursing classes. I have been nursing for about 11 years now. It changed my life for the better more than I ever imagined. That and quitting smoking was the hardest things in life I have done for myself, and they have been the best things I have done for myself. Flashing to the past with your post...
I'm a 49 year-old male in 1st semester of a nursing program (not the prereqs--the actual program) for BSN. But after 30 years of long-distance running, no smoking and having given up beer/liquor when I got married 12 years ago (did I post a beer logo previously?), am probably in much better condition (God willing) than many of my fellow students' dads. Most of us still feel like 20 year-olds as we peer out, as even my parents said when they were in their 70s.
(I'm also the only male in the fall 1st semester session for a BSN with 39 female students, another male student having dropped out. About half are married; several in their late 20s and early 30s; the next oldest born 1967. Four guys in the 2nd semester group, and a couple in 3rd semester. Seven guys in 1st semester at another BSN univ. in town. But that's another issue.)
Hi Everyone!
This is my first time here....and I have to say....what a bunch of great sounding people! I am grateful to be a part of this group. I am 53, which is sometimes hard to admit to myself...or anyone else for that matter! I went back to school when I was 38 and had 6 kids still at home. I have 8 altogether....7 I birthed, one is a stepson, but my own if asked. I have been out of the mainstream of nursing for a couple of years doing only 2 days a week at an Assisted Living Facility because of Fibromyalgia, but, I am on a new med regimen and feeling much better, so I have been thinking about getting back in the mainstream as I really miss the hands on, intense nursing. My hubby and I are also in the process of starting our own construction business too though, so I am not sure what I will be doing. But I am a nurse at heart and will enjoy reading your posts and being allowed to be a part of your nursing experiences. I have to say, it makes me feel much better to know that I am not the only one that went back to school and am in the slightly older generation.....only slightly though :+).
Linda
I am now 47 and going on 48 in March. I was a LPN for 20 yrs then returned to school and got my BSN in 1999 and am now taking online courses for my masters and forensic nursing.. So there are still some of us out there
just graducated in may 2003 with bsn. turned 40 in may 2003. it is doable. i was divorced (still am) with three sons ages now are 20, 19, 15. looking to return for my msn.
I've started back to school recently to work toward my RN...long-time dream. It's VERY encouraging to hear there's so many others that are my age starting back to school.
I'm 22, will be 23 in December. I graduate in 5 weeks with my nursing degree and I'm getting VERY excited. Any words of wisdom from the "experienced" RN our there? I'm very nervous about taking the NCLEX!!!!!
I am 44 yrs old and went back to school at the age of 40 to become an LPN. I am now working full-time and going through Excelsior for RN. Having a hard time though getting motivated,lol, it's hard working and trying to get yourself to study. Anyways, most of the students in lpn school were over 30. I think that with many of us older students/nurses, our kids are grown and we can now commit to following our dream. My opinion anyways.
I certainly am! And to make matters worse, I'm probably the only one in my classes who colors her hair to hide the gray! But what the heck? I think it's worth it. My good friend said "An education is never wasted", so I quit my job a year ago and am living off my investments while attending nursing college. Good luck to all of us!
Well I will be 61 on Thanksgiving and can"t wait till I am 65 and 11months. Then I can get health insurance and retire. Right now I have been with the same Nursing Home for 24yrs as an LPN. There has been a major turn over with the whole nursing home and many long time nurses have quite. I am going to try to hang in there but not sure. I might be tired of working but it is hard to see nurses leave that you have worked with for a long time. It use to be a great profession when you could do nursing care, now you don't have time almost to talk to them. The government should get out.
Hey Jim, Just what exactly is a "Nurse Anesthesiologist" I am a CRNA which is a Nurse Anesthetist and I have been practicing for a bit over 28 yrs. The only burnout I experience is in the area of "call"
Hi all! I am 36 and have been an LPN since 1994. I too have been slowly working towards my ADN through distance education...lol. It is difficult to keep up the drive to study between a full-time job, 2 sons ages 13 & 8, & my husband too is disabled r/t MI in August 2003. I hope to completely enroll into Excelsior soon to help give that extra push to get the studying done. Like many I gripe about short staffing etc; but there is no other profession I would rather be in. It gives me great joy to bring a smile to the face of my patients knowing they feel so bad. Nice to be here with you all.
I am 37, married and have 2 children. I've been working on my ADN since January 2002. I will graduate May 14, 2004. I am so excited and afraid at the same time. There are many of us in my class that are my age or older. It's been alot of fun because we have all become real close and have alot in common. We're even close with the younger ones.
I am 35 and rounding the bend at 36 this year. I am in my second quarter of LPN school at a local technology center. It's really scarry to be making life changes, but my wife is very supportive and kicked me in the butt until I finally decided to follow my dreams. I truly enjoy the website and all the insight and wisdom to be gleaned from it's pages.
I'm really proud of all of you for going to school to join the nursing profession. I just wanted to say hello & let you know that I'll be happy to try to help if any of you have questions about practice issues, clinicals etc. I also have some student nurse specific resources available on Medi-Smart (and you would get a lot of good info from the tutorials page and specialties pages as well). http://medi-smart.com/student.htm
let me know if you have questions I can help with & good luck to each of you!
Sorry, not I. I'm just 24. No kids, no mortgage, no wife, (but could I be in a better place to find one?). Just a free-wheeling dude looking to get his RN (Sometime in May, with luck)
Hi there. We moved to U.S.A 8 years ago and ever since I have been a full time mom! My youngest will be in Kindergarten soon and I am getting ready to go back to nursing. Before we moved to U.S.A, I used to work in dialysis and loved it too. I still have to do my nclex to be able to practise here. But the travel nurses and and travel assignments are a new concept to me. Can you tell me more?
Thanks
Marianna
Oh dear.. To be 35 again....LOLL 52. Graduated from LPN school in 1980 at 29. Went back to school for BSN in 1994.(I had been taking courses since 1987). With resloving DVT and graduated in December 1996 at 45. Back in hemodialysis again since 1997. Fifth travel assignment ending 3 April.. Been traveling since July of 2002. Can't think of anything else I would wanna do..
I'm almost 50 and starting lpn classes at the end of the month. I'm going part-time from a full time job. Worried about paying bills, keeping up with the studies, can i really do this? It's been a long time dream...I have alot of backers, but I'm scared to death. I have been working as an MA in cardiology office theexperience has been great. Looking forward to a new start but again worried. Any advice?
I will be 33 in August. I graduate on May 8th! I have 3 girls and a husband that works and travels a lot. I believe if you want it bad enough it won't matter what happends you will make it!
Tia
I'm 41 now. I got my ADN when I was 29 and my BSN when I was 33. When I was in nursing school for my ADN I had 3 kids 6, 7 & 8 yrs old. I think age helps in about every job as most people really do get a little wiser as they get older....My mom was awfully stupid when I was 16 but she did get smarter when I got older so maybe someday my kids will think I'm smart
I think it's great what you are doing! I was in the hospital 4-02-04 for surgery and the nurses were great to me. There was one nurse that really inspired me. A male nurse tech. He was great! I have finally found out what I want to do now. I'm 47 years old and now I want to go take classes to become a male nurse. I would like to be able help others the way that the nurses at this hospital helped me. I need to find out what classes I need to take and anything else that will be involved in getting started. If anyone can give me some clues, that would be great. So don't worry about being 35. As far as I'm concerned, you're still young yet!
I'm also brand new to this site and will be turning 50 on August 14th, two days before I start the LVN program in Southern California. This is a second career for me and also a dream after raising three children. Good luck to us both!
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I'm also brand new to this site and will be turning 50 on August 14th, two days before I start the LVN program in Southern California. This is a second career for me and also a dream after raising three children. Good luck to us both!
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Wish you luck in your program. Most of the students in my nursing class were in late 30s, 40s and 50 (I was one of the youngest). They tend to be very studious and dedicated.
In a few years you'll be out working and you'll wonder where the time went
You can find some resources for LPNs here:
Licensed Practical Nurses, Occupational Outlook Handbook Home Page:"Most L.P.N.'s provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply dressings, give alcohol rubs and massages, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and insert catheters. L.P.N's observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments." http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm
North Dakota Occupational Digest : Licensed Practical Nurses:"Licensed Practical Nurses Provide nursing care under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Administer prescribed medications and treatments. Evaluate health practices of patients. Teach health maintenance and prevention of illness to patients." http://www.planningyourcareer.com/occupation_detail_print.asp?OccID=197
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc.:"The National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc. (NFLPN) is the professional organization for licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses and practical/vocational nursing students in the United States and Canada."
893 US Highway 70 West, Suite 202 Garner, NC 27529
919/779-0046 * 800/948-2511 * Fax 919/779-5642 Charlene Barbour, Executive Director, cbarbour@mgmt4u.com
Jennifer Beal, Membership Services Director, jbeal@mgmt4u.com http://www.nflpn.org/
Council of Practical Nurse Programs of New York State:"Welcome to the Council of Practical Nurse Programs for New York State home page for prospective LPN students. CPNPNYS is dedicated to excellence in practical nursing education. Here you will find information on schools of practical nursing, contact information, links to school websites, and answers to some commonly asked questions."
cpnpnys@hotmail.com http://www.cpnpnys.org/
Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurses Association:"The local chapter of the National Organization for Licensed Practical Nurses, Tennessee Licensed Practical Nurses Association (TLPNA), works to improve practical nursing and the general welfare of licensed practical nurses. Membership, $25 annually, caters to working LPNs, retired LPNs, students working towards becoming LPNs, and graduates of practical nursing who do not yet possess their licenses.--Jocelyn Morneau"
500 Interstate Boulevard S. Nashville 37210 tel: (615) 256-8240 http://nashville.citysearch.com/feature/23638/
Virginia Colored Practical Nurse Association:"On April 21, 1947 a group of African American licensed practical nurses met at Hood Temple Methodist Church in Richmond to establish the Virginia Colored Practical Nurses Association (VCPNA). The first president was Edwina Barnett of Norfolk. The organization was a constituent of the National Association of Practical Nurse Education until the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN) was organized in 1949. The VCPNA met jointly with the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Virginia (LPNAV) at the Hotel Roanoke in 1971. The delegates voted unanimously to merge the two organizations to form the Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse Association (VLPNA)." http://www.library.vcu.edu/tml/speccoll/nursing/vcpnapre.html
Seriously thinking about a new career in nursing, but looking for inspiration to start all over. Can't believe I'm 50 but alas, this age thing snuck up on me! Have a BS in another area and been a p/t instructor with the Red Cross. Love the medical field but wonder if I've waited too long to go into nursing. Still finishing raising my kids, so have some restraints with time. One nursing friend of mine said "hey..you'll still be 2 years older no matter if you start a new career or not". That has stuck in my head. Imagine I'll have to take all pre-req's as my college courses won't count. So, what do you wise sages think? Looking for some pearly wisdom and advice! Thanks
All of your liberal arts type credits will still be good. English, history, etc.
Your sciences and math will have to be repeated. Bummer. So, that basically leaves the nursing courses and depending on the program you choose, you'll have plenty of time to update your science and math credits before you can get into a program. Most have a 2 year waiting list.
I know this for sure, been looking to finish my ADN after I abandoned my efforts in '82 widowed with 3 small children. I can say for sure, you'll have to redo your math and science while waiting to get into the nursong program of choice. Another bummer. I keep telling myself at 50 it's still worth the 4 years to keep from being an LPN forever.
Every time I read this I have to wonder who wrote it....
You can find some resources for LPNs here:
Licensed Practical Nurses, Occupational Outlook Handbook Home Page:"Most L.P.N.'s provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply dressings, give alcohol rubs and massages, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and insert catheters. L.P.N's observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments." http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm
No mention of evaluating said treatment. DAH... makes LPNs sound like brainless drones who just do what they are told with no cognitive thought to it. DAH.... do something ordered that is not appropriate for your pt and see if the BON thinks you OK in doing it. NOT!!!
I stayed within the same school system . Started BSN in 1968. Went back in 1995 and they accepted my science and math courses... So I'd ask before I took them again.
I'm joining your ranks! I am 53 years old and just finished the LPN Program. I will be taking State Boards on August 31st! I had wanted to be a nurse my whole life but made decisions that took me in a different direction for many years. I finally got the chance to make my dream come true and I went after it with all I had. I even went as far as to take 21 credit hours in one semester so I could meet the time line for applying to the program. I am hoping to be hired by our local hospital after I pass the NCLEX. I plan to transition into the RN program in a year. I may not even stop there. I would love to have a BSN. If I can be of any help to anyone please feel free to email me. I still have lots to learn but will share what I have learned or offer encourangement if needed.
You go for it with all you've got in your heart and soul. You can do it! I just finished the LPN Program in July at our local Community College and I am 53 years old. It is known as being one of the hardest nursing schools in North Carolina. I enjoyed every minute of it. I'm not saying it was easy by no means but if you have the determination and really care about helping the sick and afflicted of our society, you can do it. If I can be of any help, please email me. I had to take a year of prereq's but I did it and was amazed at how easy I could learn after being out of school over 30 years.
Well I think I am the oldest by being 62 in November. Right now I am trying to get out of the NH that I have been with for 25 yrs. as an LPN. I love the residents band my co workers. My DON is young and really doesn't like "older" ones. Things with re are black/white. I need health insurance, Maybe retire at 62. Any body has a problem with ???age descrimination?? It is a good profession to get into though.
Hi, I am 41 (on Monday) and I am starting my LPN program on Thrusday. I haven't been to school in 23 years and have recently been diagnosed as Adult ADHD. So this will be quite a challenge. I have been a stay at home mom for 17 years. Worked a few years out of my house. My family is in for a big adjustment. My children (17, 15, 13) are old enough though to pitch in and hopefully understand.
Go For It Ussie! Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do it or that you have too much on your plate! I had a nursing advisor tell me that years ago. She said I had too much going on with two kids under five. Well years went on and I still wanted it badly. So I had another baby and went to school when he was just three weeks old! People said I was nuts. I had dropped out of Premed in my third year to have my first child and listened for ten years while people told me I could never go back! Huh-what do they know about me?! So at 34 with rhuematoid arthritis, a disabled ten year old, an eight year old, and a one year old, here I am, an honor student 3.8 GPA double majoring in psychology and nursing and holding a full time job to boot! YOU CAN DO IT. The ones who say you can't are jealous that they don't have the guts to try. I'll be 37 when I graduate. I'll have my BSN and my BA in psych, I am enrolling immediately into a Master's of nursing program to become a practitioner. I will be nearing 40 when I finally complete my education. Age is but a number-we are what we think we are- we are what we do-and if you are a nurse you are a nurse at any age! I work with a nurse who is 76 years old and raised seven children! She runs around like a 30 yr old-she's amazing! Whenever I think its too far off I look at her.
I am 41, and second time around for Nursing school. Yep i'm still determined to do it! It's been 6 years, since I've been in school YIKES! Where have the years gone? Glad to see you all here, now i don't feel so bad, your are an inspiration to me.
I will be 50 shortly after I begin nursing school, so am REALLY thankful to read all your replys as I was beginning to doubt my decision a little based on the age thing. I am taking one nursing-related class now and am a few years older than my teacher, but she has been wonderfully supportive and seems to appreciate the older students in class because of our our determination and dedication. Thanks for the encouragement, I'll really need it when it comes time for clinicals!
Hello I read your e-mail and I was amazed I'm not in my 30's I'm 26 and I congradulate you. I cant beleive I'm complaining. I'm in my first year in a BSN program and it is extremely and I was thinking about transfering schools but you inspired me to stay and do my best @ all times. thanks
I am right up there too - (50), but I still really, really want to be a nurse. I tried twice and didn't make it through, first time I quit and had a child, secound time, I just gave up right near the end being close to failing. I still have the desire to finish, but now I will have to retake all my science classes again. Well, I guess I just figure 3 strikes then I am out. This time I would be willing to go to LPN school, but it's hard to get in. One would think they would offer lots of classes with the need so high for nurses. I work 9-5 so I would have to quit my job since I can't find any evening programs or anything I can even work in to my job now. That's my problem with going to nursing school. I guess with a will there is a way!!! I can't seem to just give up. Any suggestions???
I started to nursing school when I was 45, I graduated 12/2003. I had to drop out one semester, failed one semester d/t husband's heart condition, but I didn't give up. It took me 3 years to get through it, but I did it and I'm glad I stuck with it. Don't give up. I am now a night charge nurse/supervisor in a LTC facility.
Dixie
Hi:)
I am 36 and I will be starting nursing school the end of August this year:) EXCITING! Don't worry about being an"older" person and in school. It should make you feel better to know that I have been in school for MANY years because I was so indecisive. Nursing is it for me. I hope you stick it out.
Good luck.
~Kat
I am 41 and hope to start my ADN program this fall. I am starting to worry how I will manage it all. the family, my son's sports, my 24 hr/wk NA job, homework......... that is just the tip of the iceburg. Will I regret it? My biggest fear is that I won't be able to hack it.
I am 57 and in my 2nd semester of ADN program. My son is in college as a freshman! I have not found any drawbacks to being one of the oldest in my class, As a matter of fact, the oldest is a 60 year old gentleman. I was an Army combat medic many many years ogo, and worked as an LPN in the 1970's.
I love what I am doing!!!
I'll be 42 in September. I have been an LPN for ten years and have just started the Excelsior for RN program. My reasons for doing this now is it will open up so many more opportunities. The older I get the more I realize having an RN is the best thing. I also have the time to invest now. My boys are 13 and 15. I was able to get through the LPN course as a single parent of a 2 and 4 year old..I can do anything!
I'm so glad this forum is here..it will be a great support!
NewAnnie wrote:I am 41 and hope to start my ADN program this fall. I am starting to worry how I will manage it all. the family, my son's sports, my 24 hr/wk NA job, homework......... that is just the tip of the iceburg. Will I regret it? My biggest fear is that I won't be able to hack it.
You won't regret it! You can do anything you put your mind to!
I'm 38 and just started LVN school:confused: . On top of caring for my 1 YO son and working nights as an ER tech. But a guys gotta do, what a guys gotta do to make ends meet.:D
I'm 39 and have been a Paramedic for 12 years - starting the Excelsior ADN program in October; I'm also doing it for the added opportunities that getting my RN will open up. I pretty much have to go the Excelsior route because of having to work 36/48 hour weeks... Doesn't leave much time for traditional school. :mad:
Almost there!! I'm 32 and I start my 2 year nursing program in 24 days. While I am in school I am doing my pre requisites at ANOTHER college to get ready for the second year. I'm a glutton for punishment, LOL. Luckily I don't have to work the first year though and the GI Bill is helping, too. My mom didn't get into nursing school until she was in her mid-forties. She worked through it in tears sometimes but now she's an RN and never regretted all the hard work it took. I think if I have one role model nowadays, it's her.
Aaron C. wrote:Well, my body feels like its over 35, but i'm only 25. I'll be 26 in january. I'm currently in LPN school and on to a year of RN school after that. I work full time, in addition to running this site. I am married to a beautiful wife and have a two year old daughter. It isn't easy going to school and working, especially trying to get this site going too, but it can be done.
I applaud you for doing what you're doing. It will be alot of hard work, but when you are through, you're life will be much better because of it. Not only the job that you will have, but the experience you had getting it.
Nursing school really sucked at first, but now I'm loving it, although I may not always make out that way.
When you make it through, you will be right, it will have taken alot of determination.
There was a girl in my class who just graduated. She is only 24 I think. She has six kids, and I'm not sure if her husband even worked. AND, she worked full time!!
I thought that was unbelievable. She is a great example of what you can accomplish if you really set your mind to it.
Hello Aaron,
I am applying to LPN school in June. I was wondering if you could give me some advice on (LPN) school. Is it very stressful, and hard? I am very nervous about going to school, I just hope I make it.
I think I was 37 when I went back to school and started Nursing classes. I have been nursing for about 11 years now. It changed my life for the better more than I ever imagined. That and quitting smoking was the hardest things in life I have done for myself, and they have been the best things I have done for myself. Flashing to the past with your post... 
I've started back to school recently to work toward my RN...long-time dream. It's VERY encouraging to hear there's so many others that are my age starting back to school. 
