Going Back to School for a Midlife Career Change
Going Back to School for a Midlife Career Change
Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be a nurse. I've always regretted not pursuing this goal. At 51, I've enrolled in community college to study nursing. I'm excited, but I keep second-guessing my decision: I wonder whether it's too late. If I graduate, I'll be the best nurse ever, because it means so much. —Sharon from Ohio Dear Sharon, You are about to become one of my heroes: someone who couldn't pursue their passion earlier in life but is doing so now. can be hard, but you must have had some life experiences that will make any classroom challenges seem easy. Use all the help you can get: tutors, online classes, and mentors. Also, stop saynig "If I make it." Know that you are taking the baby steps required to reach your goal. Good training and your passion for the job will make you a valuable member of any health care team. The world's oldest college grad was 95! You, my friend, are still in prescool. So have yourself some cookies and milk, and get started. Entrepreneur and author is AARP's Pursuit and Happyness ambassador. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Going Back to School
A woman questions whether it' s too late to become a nurse
Dear Chris,Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be a nurse. I've always regretted not pursuing this goal. At 51, I've enrolled in community college to study nursing. I'm excited, but I keep second-guessing my decision: I wonder whether it's too late. If I graduate, I'll be the best nurse ever, because it means so much. —Sharon from Ohio Dear Sharon, You are about to become one of my heroes: someone who couldn't pursue their passion earlier in life but is doing so now. can be hard, but you must have had some life experiences that will make any classroom challenges seem easy. Use all the help you can get: tutors, online classes, and mentors. Also, stop saynig "If I make it." Know that you are taking the baby steps required to reach your goal. Good training and your passion for the job will make you a valuable member of any health care team. The world's oldest college grad was 95! You, my friend, are still in prescool. So have yourself some cookies and milk, and get started. Entrepreneur and author is AARP's Pursuit and Happyness ambassador. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures