One nurse author whom I have enjoyed reading is Echo Heron. I was reminded of her when I I received an e-mail from a 58 year old female who likes to write and was wondering about starting a nursing career - one of her dreams. I am posting my reply to her on my blog as I feel it may answer questions that others may have.
I feel that anyone can achieve their dreams if they want to bad enough.
That said nursing is a very physically demanding job. Nursing school is quite rigorous. I know that at this age I could never accomplish what I did to get through nursing school. But then I also worked my way through school - 32 hours a week as a nurse's aide all while taking 18 - 21 credit hours per semester. My body was young and able at that time.
I don't want to discourage you. There are specialties which may require less rigor than others and may allow for an older starting age. For instance if you futher your education to become a nurse practioner you can have your own practice - that is in the US. I am not sure about regulations in Australia. Consider though that by the time your schooling is finished you will have reached what most people consider retirement age.
