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I just wanted to thank all of you who encouraged me to pursue nursing school
A year and a half ago, I asked a question about nursing school, and if I would be too old (34), if I should do it-- etc. I got alot of encouragement--- and I just wanted to thank everyone so much!!!!! I love love love school so much. I love going, I love sim lab, I love clinicals. It's hard, and I'm exhausted--- but I cannot remember the last time I've been this happy. And I'm shocked how much I enjoy what I'm doing (I just tested out on foley catheters and enemas about a half hour ago--- I have this cool collection of procedures I can perform in the hospital)--- I love it!!! Anyway, I just wanted to get in touch and thank everyone!! I'm doing well on the written tests as well (I have a 4.0 right now, and I had a schedule from hell this summer.) So, thanks guys!!! YOu're all the best!!!! Also, it's funny I was worried about starting at my age--- but most of us are in our thirties, then there are quite a few older and a few younger. I just really felt the need to thank you guys (especially all of the nurses here)--- because I don't know if I would have followed through with it if I hadn't read your encouraging words!!
Wow, that is awesome that a) you got your support here and b) you LOVE it! I know I've mentioned it before, but my Sil was in her late 30s/early 40s when she went to nursing school, and she met some awesome friends there that have become our friends too. I notice on some Mommy boards that there are a lot of nursing students, almost all of them over 30. And the L&D nurses were the only good thing about the hospital where I gave birth, and DH agrees 100 percent. I think nursing a calling and I'm glad you had the courage to answer it!
Dina - what a great career you have chosen. You'll be able to choose your own hours, whether you want to work lots of overtime, or just work 10 hours a week. You are taking steps to make yourself extremely marketable.
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Good for you-keep it up. Nursing school is tough even in the best of circumstances. I had to develop tunnel-vision and "keep my eyes on the prize" since I went thru it as a single mom.
I was 30 when I graduated.....and when I start my Master's I'll be 39 if not 40!!
Wow, that is awesome that a) you got your support here and b) you LOVE it!
Yeah--- everyone here was so sweet and supportive. I was sort of shocked at how many people tried to talk me out of it out on the street. My next door neighbor used to be a nurse, and I had talked to her about it (probably) 5 years ago--- and she really talked me out of it (before I started, she told me she gives me a month after I begin clinicals until I quit). Many nurses that I talk to when I'm out socially rarely encourage going into nursing. Another good friend of mine who is a nurse--- I've tried to talk to her about nursing a few times over the years, and she'd just try to talk me out of it. A girl in the moms club who's a nurse sort of rolled her eyes at me and said "good luck with that" in a nasty way and just walked away. I didn't get it because we only met 5 seconds before, so it's not like she knew me and thought I was really lazy or weird or anything. Luckily I have a cousin who is chief nurse at a hospital nearby (she was a new nurse when I was a candystriper at that hospital when I was in high school)-- she was encouraging, and told me to get in touch for a job when I'm done. And, my husband's friend's wife who is a nurse was very encouraging--- but that's it. So, I really appreciated all of the kind words here! My parents and my husband were also very supportive (my dad's been trying to talk me into nursing since I was in high school)-- but neither one of them really knows any nurses -- my mom keeps getting surprised at the procedures I'm "allowed" to do hehe!
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I am so proud of you, and of all those who are seeking to become nurses. My own 40-something DD is one of those, and I brag any time I can! As one of the sister-hood for almost 45 years, I have seen a lot of chances. No more do we rise when a physician enters the room! One of the best things about being a nurse is that you can always find a job somewhere. If you don't like what you are doing, there are options everywhere. Welcome to the fold! SAM
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This is totally strange you posted this! My DW (nurse) was just asking about you the other day, and was wondering how your school was going. I told her that I hadn't seen you on the boards as much and she said that doesn't surprise her.
Were glad that you love it!! I'll tell her how well your doing!!
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