Hey Ladies!!! I finally decided to go back to school! I start nursing school in July for 1 year to get my LPN degree. And if my 50 year old body and brain can keep up with the youngsters I'll keep on going til I get my RN. Just wanted a little support and some of my vette friends to tell me I'm not to old for this Besides I need a better job because I want to get the vette painted next year  luvmy7638421.7647569444

Hey Ann,I'm not one of the ladies but you have my support all the same.As far as keeping up with the youngsters don't worry about that,your superior wisdom,and motivation(painting the vette) will keep you far ahead.I wish you all the luck I can muster.

                  Jules

Sounds like a great undertaking. I wish you all the success in it and hope you come out ahead of those youngsters. 

that's great.  good luck   

Best of luck Ann!  It can be done.  I am 40 and just spent the last several months  retraining myself for a different career path.  I'm sure others have spent longer, as in getting an MBA, etc., but the point is that you will feel great knowing that you are taking control and the initiative to do something for your own better-ment.  I'm not sure where my retraining will land me, but I am enjoying the journey nonetheless.

You picked a very rewarding career....my wife's an RN and as zany and crazy as the floor can get in a shift, she wouldn't do anything else for a living. She works maternity, says she wants to see'em check in instead of out (previous gig was intensive care). She was an LPN a long time before she got her registry so don't get caught up in the age thing. She said study partners are the best way to get through some of the courses (anatomy/phys., bio-chem., etc.), but once you get to your clinicals, it'll be some semblance of what it's really like to be a nurse.  Good luck!

JR

I think that's fantastic.  Some of my automotive students are older than I am.  And in fact, they are usually the best students.  You can do it!

Ann,
Are you going to the U of R? Or one of the other great schools in our area?
You will do fine, just don't try to party all night with the youngsters

 Dave,  No the Uof R Is a Little to intense for meI'm starting back with a 12 month BOCES program over in Spencerport, which is not to far from home.  as for partying with the youngsters you only live once!

      

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