shopliftin/misdemeanor/dismissed & Too Old for nursing?????

[katelynsgramma]

Hi,

I have a shoplifting/misdemeanor/dimissed on my record from 8 years ago. It has been my dream since I graduated high school to become a nurse. I am 44 years old and have 26 credits behind me. Three weeks ago I started taking classes again after many years. I will be taking out student loans to set aside so I can quit my full time job and enter the nursing program when the time comes. Am I wasting my time, effort and money? I have heard that it is worse to have a theft on my record than to have say a drug charge. I am worried. I want to be excited to finally do something with myself and concentrate fully on school etc. but I am scared to take what seems to be such a big risk. Will it all be for nothing? Also am I too old to get a job as a nurse when and if I graduate? I would probably be 48 or 49 years old when I would graduate because I can only take two classes at a time due to full time work. Thank you for your thoughts and hopefully experience with these issues.
Katelynsgramma

[benjo19]

i think u should pursue it... go to my place and work here ^_^ (just an advice), they will gladly accept you here.

[katelynsgramma]

Thank you for the invitation. I have always felt badly about my behavior 8yrs ago and you made me smile to think that not everyone is unforgiving. I can not come to the Phillipines because my family is here. You are very sweet. Good luck in your career you sound very nice.
Katelynsgramma

[benjo19]

oh too bad u cant come. anyway, all that you wanted is to provide help to everyone and that is all that matters.

[orionseal]

Contacting you local state board of nursing with this question might not be a bad place to start.

If anyone will know if you'll be able to sit for the nclex they should. could save you lots of time and money.

[addictedtosnowboarding]

Go for it!!!! I know nurses who have way more than a you on their criminal record and they made it. I think it took some paper work but thats it. And you are definately not too old. I had a few ladies in their 50s in my graduating class. So don't hesitate!!!