going back to school

[poody1]

Hi i am thinking of going back to shool,to train as a nurse do you think as i am about to turn 40 i have left it a little late.The job i do at the moment is getting me down and quite frankly i dont want to go back ,but i know ihave too until i get accepted into collage.The thought of it is a little daunting but it is something i have wanted to do all my life

 

[Ware Bears]

Left it too late? Never!!! You go for it poody1, well done and good luck!!!

 

[diberry]

At 40 you're just a spring chicken and, let's face it, you have another 25 years (at least!!!) before retirement. Go for it!! You'd never forgive yourself if you didn't!! Good luck!!

 

[natalielongstaff]

go for it !! best of luck

 

[Mumof2]

I turned 40 this year, and no way would I think I was to old to re-train from something. I'm in the Civil Service and if they offer me a redundancy pacakge as part of their downsizing, I'll jump at it and re-train (as a school teacher).

You've got the opportunity and the desire to learn that's all you need - go for it!!!!!

 

[gilld]

When I started my training - back in 1971! - there used to be an upper age limit, that was under 40 I believe, but I think that has gone now. If you feel you want to do it, then have a go. It is demanding once you've qualified but the training is much more academic than when I did mine, and much more college based.

Good luck.

 

[poody1]

Thank you so much for your encouragement.I have an appointment for Wedesday to talk to someone about it.

 

[Madjock]

It's never too late! Life is too short to waste it doing things we really don't want to be doing so if this would make you happier then I say go for and grab the chance with both hands!

Good luck
Annmarie

 

[Minniespal]

It is never too late. I went back to uni at 28 and last Friday I gained my Masters in Counselling. Go for it.

 

[jen_uk]

Go for it! If you dont you will spend the rest of your life wondering "what if"......

 

[Verity Chambers]

Go for it!!

Sending you Pixie dust!

 

[Netty]

GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Miffy2003]

Go for it! If you don't you will spend the rest of your life wishing you had done it

Lots and lots of luck to you

 

[mandymouse]

As everyone has said before me You Go For It Girl !!! Good luck with your chat next week, and heres to the future

 

[poody1]

I will to that cheers

 

[mumloveseeyore]

As a fellow 40 year old who is almost half way through a healthcare related course ( operating department practitioner) go for it. I wont say it's easy but it's very rewarding. Gill

 

[KayleeUK]

You go for it

Wishing you loads of luck!

 

[carolfoy]

My best friend has just gradusted this year from bristol uni with her nursing degree, she's 35 and it took 1 year access course and 3 years hard study to get there, but she's loving it, go for it I'd say

 

[poody1]

Hi thanks for all your positive responses. I wont know till Dec/Jan if i have a place on the access to nursing course, but i am keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[poody1]

Hi guys i know its been a while but i start collage in august 21st omg i cant believe it im so looking forward to it