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***nandm*** · 08-27-2008, 12:52 AM

I can relate to what you are saying.

I am back in school after ending my career of 20 years nursing partially due to my back injury. I am going full time and I am 43. One of the reasons that I don't mind this so much is after 20 years of nursing and 12 as a paramedic I am burnt out on medicine so my back injury is a blessing in disguise. I also went to nursing school with two ladies that were in their 50's. I feel like if they could go back to school at their age then why can't I? I see this as a second chance at life.

I did finally figure out though that at least here in the US you are better off not working at all as you would be eligible for more financial aid that way. Here they base your financial aid on your income. I have been having to take out student loans to pay for school the past 2 years but this year all of it including my room and board is paid for in grants. I am fortunate though as my partner makes enough to keep us ok in the meantime.

08-27-2008, 12:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
*nandm* Life the gift of recovery! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Home is where the heart is Posts: 6,580	I can relate to what you are saying. I am back in school after ending my career of 20 years nursing partially due to my back injury. I am going full time and I am 43. One of the reasons that I don't mind this so much is after 20 years of nursing and 12 as a paramedic I am burnt out on medicine so my back injury is a blessing in disguise. I also went to nursing school with two ladies that were in their 50's. I feel like if they could go back to school at their age then why can't I? I see this as a second chance at life. I did finally figure out though that at least here in the US you are better off not working at all as you would be eligible for more financial aid that way. Here they base your financial aid on your income. I have been having to take out student loans to pay for school the past 2 years but this year all of it including my room and board is paid for in grants. I am fortunate though as my partner makes enough to keep us ok in the meantime. __________________ NOTE: All BB quotes are from the 1st Edition of the Big Book Depression is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of being too strong for too long.