Samantha Said:

Starting a new career at 40! Nursing?

We Answered:

My mum became a nurse at 34 she is 42 now. she loves it. she is also a mentor.

basically if you are studying at university and depending on where you go to university you first few weeks are taken up with assignments etc. you are then taken through basic nurse training steps at the university. you know like checking passage ways and things like that. i believe you even learn how to give cpr and injections.

you will be given inoculations whilst you are working accademicly (sorry im not a good speller) and getting fitted for nursing uniform. then you get the oppourtunity to get some real hands on experience.

under the supervision of a mentor you will learn all the major skills that you need in nursing at a real hospital. you will remain with that hospital for several weeks before being transferred to another one. the university will do this so you have had experience in most things.

bear in mind that you will have to do this whilst doing all you academic work at the same time and your hours at the hospital will change all the time.

hope this helps
good luck

Max Said:

Is 38 to old to go to Nursing School?

We Answered:

Absolutely not. My sister just graduated from nursing school and her graduating class was mostly comprised of individuals who were in their 30s and 40s.

Nicholas Said:

Nursing as a new career?

We Answered:

Check the link below, it may help you.

Jill Said:

I need a suggestion on the best new career to try after Nursing for 22 years.

We Answered:

If you have your BSN, you can try Drug Reps...but that requires traveling.

After 22 years of Nursing, you should be making great $$!

Do you want management?

I would love to be in a Nurse Paralegal...I LOVE looking for mistakes!

Consider going back to school for a Nurse Practitioner??

Lots of job positions are not doing well b/c of the economy, but Medical positions will always be in demand.

Try getting out of bedside Nursing and go to being Care Coordinator...kinda like a Social Worker Liason.

Russell Said:

nursing path for arizona---new career change?

We Answered:

check with the counsellor at the college u intend to go to....some credits like english,philosophy ,pscychology,and public speaking(if u have taken these in liberal arts will /should transfer] the rest u will have to take..im not too sure..check w/ the counsellor for accurate info...good luck.

Marie Said:

i am a 47 yr. old woman trying to decide on a new career - between physical therapy, nursing, teaching or?

We Answered:

As a 40 year old PT, it is a great profession but depending on your background it is approx 3 years beyond a BS degree with the proper pre reqs. Nursing on the other hand is a 2 year degree. PTA is a 2 year degree but do not make as much as an RN.


Anything in the medical field is a great choice at the moment.

I think that the nurse who posted about hard on the body does not know what she is talking about. Most facilities near where I live have no lift policies and use mechanical lifts because of the back injuries and workers comp of the past.

Nurses work in a variety of places such as doctors offices, schools, nursing homes, variety of floors in a hospital, rehab facilities, research facilities, home care. Not all of the positions are as physically demanding.