A 40 something (OK 45) newbie - just joined

[Dave 48103]

Hi gang, Nursing Newbie here. After 20 years as an architect, I have decided (I think) to take a career turn and go into nursing. My interest in nursing has been peaking over the past few years, and the latest economic downturn gave me a reason to really do something about it. I just found this forum, what a great resource. I am looking into the University of Michigan's Second Degree program. I did my B of S & Masters at the U, and I live in Ann Arbor, so it would be my first choice. I just signed up at the local community college to take Chem and Bio. Hopefully my classroom brain still works after all these years, although with all the distractions of being a teenager in college years ago (you know what I mean), I'm amazed it worked at all back then LOL.

Anyways, just wanted to say "hi" to you all, and thanks in advance for all the great advice

Dave

[cougarnurse]

Hi, Dave! Nice to meet you.

Keep us posted on the coursework; we'll support ya the best we can. Good luck!

[nursinghumor]

Hello Dave,

Give you credit for trying something drastically different after all those years. Going back to school and starting over can be a scary proposition regardless of the circumstances. Did it myself a decade ago.

Can tell you nursing is a career that will serve you well for many years to come. After a few years at the bedside, you'll find a world of opportunities available both in patient care and other arenas.

A nursing license and experience prepares you for opportunities and opens doors that you may never have dreamed up

Hope to see more of you, any questions drop us a note in the forums.

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly.com, A National Nursing & Consumer Health Directory

[cali510]

Welcome to the site and to nursing. You will find that your brain can be jumpstarted for school as long as you are interested. Good luck with getting into a program that works for you.

[AmandaWIRN]

Welcome!

[SoldierNurse]

Welcome Dave!