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[quote=Anonymous]Just became a (hospital) nurse at 50 after two other careers that have nothing to do with nursing.  I love it. I chose this degree in mid-life because of the vast array of career options.

I agree with most the long post by the 20-year RN, with the caveat that you can make a lot more than $80k IF you move away from bedside nursing with merely an RN.  I already know several neuro and cardiac NPs at D.C.-area hospitals (from attending seminars and conventions). Their salaries are well above 80k, but of course you need additional degree(s) and certification. And years on the job -- you can't go straight thru the education and come out immediately making  $$. Except maybe as a psych MNNP.

Also.... I don't know where the experienced RN has worked for 20 years but there are definitely pockets of nursing where even the plain old RNs are not robotically implementing MD orders on autopilot.   These areas tend to be the elite and competitive ones (like the higher level ICUs/trauma centers) but they exist.  Actually I'm humbled and a little awed by the decision-making and critical thinking required on the spot for these nurses, due to rapidly changing conditions.

Lastly, I'd encourage you to get in excellent fitness before you start your program. You'll help yourself immensely. [/quote]

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