I'm going back to school!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Jobs in the medical field are in high demand. I've even thought about going to nursing school. We have a college that's only 30 minutes away and nurses make good money and there's always an ad in the paper with jobs. I think that you're doing the right thing and good luck!

I had thought about going for nursing but, I will be 50 in March and feel I am too old...I am certainly not "old" for my age but, when you go looking for jobs they always seem to choose the younger people...

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by blowry

I had thought about going for nursing but, I will be 50 in March and feel I am too old...I am certainly not "old" for my age but, when you go looking for jobs they always seem to choose the younger people...

I'll be 50 in a couple of weeks!!! And I wouldn't be afraid to go into nursing. They need nurses bad enough that I'm not sure that your age would matter. You could ask around at a hospital or something to find out. You could even go into private nursing. However the field that you were interested in "phlebotomy" sounds like it could be a good job too. Good luck with what ever you decide to do!!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I'll be 50 in a couple of weeks!!! And I wouldn't be afraid to go into nursing. They need nurses bad enough that I'm not sure that your age would matter. You could ask around at a hospital or something to find out. You could even go into private nursing. However the field that you were interested in "phlebotomy" sounds like it could be a good job too. Good luck with what ever you decide to do!!

Thank you very much!


Well, nursing is like 4 yrs...Phlebotomy is 12 weeks...and it's something I've wanted to do for a few years now.

YAY!! Good for you!!! I am so happy that you are happy!! I recently made a career change and this requires me to go back to school as well!!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by CChu

YAY!! Good for you!!! I am so happy that you are happy!! I recently made a career change and this requires me to go back to school as well!!

Thanks CChu! I am very excited about this! Even though the course isn't that long I'm still a little nervous...My brain hasn't been very active lately! LOL I haven't worked since May...and it certainly isn't for the lack of looking for work! I feel going back to school and learning a "trade" is the only way I am going to find work...

[Tink]

A 4 yr nurse is usually one who plans on going into the administrative areas of nursing. A 2 yr RN is one who generally works on the floor of a hospital, nursing home, clinic, etc. You can also go for LPN which is only 1 year, and that too is in high demand and pays very well.

As an LPN my oldest began working in a nursing home, then moved into home health and got a starting wage of $19 an hr. So if anyone really wants to go into nursing, there are many levels of training and they're ALL in high demand. My daughter has been gradually working toward her RN while she works as an LPN.

My one regret is that I never went to school to become an RN. I'd have loved to work in ER. Now my health prohibits me from wanting to work that hard. I say if you want it, and can find a way, GO FOR IT!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by DianaB

I'll be 50 in a couple of weeks!!! And I wouldn't be afraid to go into nursing. They need nurses bad enough that I'm not sure that your age would matter. You could ask around at a hospital or something to find out. You could even go into private nursing. However the field that you were interested in "phlebotomy" sounds like it could be a good job too. Good luck with what ever you decide to do!!

One thing I wanted to share, not only with Diana, but with everyone considering a change.....when you say...."I don't know if I should...I'm going to be 50 or 60 or whatever"........the thing to ask yourself is "how old are you going to be IF you don't go for the change?" The point being, we're still going to get older, so why not learn as we go?

[Marilyn]

Originally Posted by Janet

One thing I wanted to share, not only with Diana, but with everyone considering a change.....when you say...."I don't know if I should...I'm going to be 50 or 60 or whatever"........the thing to ask yourself is "how old are you going to be IF you don't go for the change?" The point being, we're still going to get older, so why not learn as we go?

Well said!! And Brenda, congratulations on your decision!!!!

[cindy0721]

Congrats!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Well said!! And Brenda, congratulations on your decision!!!!

Thank you Marilyn!

[gja1000]

I think you have made a great decision - there is always a need for phlebotomists!

And in regard to the other topic of going back to school or following your dream, no matter your age........ I'm an RN and I teach in a school of nursing. We have LOTS of older women and men too, who are just coming in to the field. One is never too old.

Hospital work is very physically demanding - I'm 55 and I'm not sure that I would want to work fulltime in the hospital. BUT there are so many other jobs for nurses - doctor offices, occupational health, nursing homes, walk in clinics, etc etc. that one can ALWAYS find a job - ALWAYS!!!!!

Dreams are great! Reality is better!!! Good luck to everyone!

[blowry]

Originally Posted by Janet

One thing I wanted to share, not only with Diana, but with everyone considering a change.....when you say...."I don't know if I should...I'm going to be 50 or 60 or whatever"........the thing to ask yourself is "how old are you going to be IF you don't go for the change?" The point being, we're still going to get older, so why not learn as we go?

You are absolutely right Janet!