2007-01-26 13:51:06 · 38 answers · asked by aminah m 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Financial Aid
I used to work in nurse recruiting and I can tell you that it's very common for women to leave a profession after several years and go into nursing, it's also common for younger women, like you, to decide to do it after other paths.
It's a great career to get into, great pay at most places. I used to think about going into nursing and becoming a travel nurse - most agencies pay for your residence, and you get different assignments every 3-6 months around the state or even the country. It's a great idea for younger, single people.
It's a great idea to get your RN, because most shifts are 12/80's and you get night diff, overtime, VSP...etc. It's also only a 2 year degree (Although - if you go for your MSN - the 4 year degree - the pay is sometimes twice as much as a standard RN)
Good luck!
2007-01-26 13:57:29 · answer #1 · answered by aceswyf 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not too late too late to pursue a nursing career. There is a lot of different grants and scholarships for those interested in becoming a nurse because of the nursing shortage. There is even a loan forgiveness program in certain situations if a person decides to nurse in shortage areas for a certain period of time. I know someone who returned to college in her 50s. It is free to access all of these programs.
First, fill out the FAFSA form. It will tap into need based financial aid from the state and federal governments along with the college itself.
Second, Google.com and Yahoo.com for nursing grants and scholarships for nursing students in your state.
Third, the college financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships from outside organizations and companies. The nursing major's website probably has a list, too.
Finally, join several free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on the information you enter into a form on its website.
Good luck!
2007-01-26 16:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it isn't. Check out your local Community College program. You can usually complete the program in 2 years with an Associate and a RN degree and after taking state boards have your RN license. You can generally get hired by a hospital to work in a limited capacity until you pass your boards. After you start working, if you want to continue your education for a Bachelors Degree, you can take classes at a University a few credits at a time. Good luck. Nursing is a special career- I enjoyed it for 20 years.
2007-01-26 14:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Number one, you are not too old. My husband is 34 years old and attending nursing school right now. He works as an EMT in a local major hospital in Indianapolis! He loves it! The nursing field is in need of so many nurses so I would say go for it if you have the compassion and desire to be a nurse. We need you and many more to become nurses so we can ease the nursing shortage! Good luck!
2007-01-26 13:58:29 · answer #4 · answered by Christina J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no. It's never too late to start a career. Especially when there's always a high demand for nurses. Go for it.
2007-01-26 13:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by qanda 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all! I once had a Math class with a 70+ year old man, and a woman in her 50s pursuing a Psyc. degree.
The great thing about college is that there is no age limit, and as long as you have the energy and committment, you can achieve it.
2007-01-26 17:10:23 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late! Even if you started from scratch on a 4-year nursing degree, you'd be done at 29-30 and get to spend 30 years as a nurse before retirement.
I knew a woman who went to school for a pre-vet degree. She graduated at 22 and worked for a vet as a vet tech for 2-3 years before she figured out it wasn't for her (no where to go). She went back, got her nursing degree, and worked as a cardiac nurse after that.
Go for it!
2007-01-26 13:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by CG 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 25 and pursuing my career in nursing. There are women in my classes who are in their 40's and 50's at the same level of education as me, and they are doing it stron and well... you are still very young and have nothing to loose!
2007-01-26 16:41:11 · answer #8 · answered by kitten_meow69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck no. I've seen 40 and 50-somethings become nurses. It's one of the most stable careers out there!
2007-01-26 13:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's never too late. Too late is when you take your last breath. My mother in law started a nursing career in her mid 30s!
2007-01-26 13:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋