LVN training at 48.?

Question

I have a strong desire to attend schooling to become a LPN and perhaps a RN. Any suggestions of great schools to attend in the Fox Valley, Wisconsin. The average income for an LVN, is? Are older students welcomed into nursing programs?

Answer 1

Nursing is actually one of the fields that is most welcoming to older students, and older, career-changers. Your age will not hurt you either in terms of admission to a program, or once you graduate in your job search. You'll find many young people in your classes, but also older students such as yourself. Good luck!

I don't know Wisconsin at all, so can't recommend programs. However, I do have a link to average nursing salaries in the US. It will, of course, vary regionally, but may be of help.

Answer 2

I am not sure the average income, but I think you should do it. Nursing is a great career to get into. Older students are most certainly welcome and with open arms at that! I've been trying to get into the nursing program but I am having a hard time affording it. Some one who is a little more stabled in life would probably have a better chance!

Good luck, it's a hard profession but the benefits and outcomes far outweigh the hard road to getting through it.

Answer 3

My mom is a CNA and makes between $13-16 an hr, but she works for staffing agencies. RN's and LPNs should be making more than that, speciallly if they work for the hospital. She works 10-15 hour shifts a max of 4 days a week. But thats how it is in Las Vegas. Oh, my mom started when she was 43 yrs old so I doubt age is a problem.

As far as nuring schools this might be helpful:
http://www.petersons.com/UGChannel/code/instvc.asp?inunid=6382&sponsor=1&related=true
http://www.wisconsin-nursing-school.com/schools.html

Answer 4

Congratulations on your career direction! There is a critical need for nurses now. Most programs will welcome students who are committed to learning the profession. Maturity is an asset for working w/ pts. and drs.

For salary ranges (low,mid-range and high) in your state, see the link below. O*Net also offers career videos that you can watch online, and information on training programs, scholarships in the field. Click on the link-find occupations.

Answer 5

I can't answer any of your questions since I don't live near you and I'm not in nursing, but just wanted to encourage you. As someone whose parents have been hospitalized repeatedly over the last few years, I have been exposed to both the shortage of nurses and to the difference that a good nurse makes. I can't imagine that they won't welcome you, but even if you feel a bit out of place, go for it. My parents, and millions of others like them, need you!