Posted by Karen (24.217.159.212) on May 20, 2001 at 23:22:29:
In Reply to: Am I too old to become a CNA posted by Rick on May 11, 2001 at 11:40:53:
: Hello everyone. I am a 41 year old male who has worked in a industrial plant for 22 years. Due to economic issues the plant is closing down and I was told that my last day will be June 10th. Although I have been looking, There is no work here in this small town in Wyoming. This leaves me wondering what to do and where to go with only a GED to back me up. My daughter who lives in Newport Oregon suggested that I relocate to Newport and take one of the free CNA classes there. My question is "Am I too old" to start a career as a CNA? Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated.
You are never too old. You will find that most hospitals and nursing homes will pay for you to go to school whether it be CNA, LPN< or RN. I am 43 and am entering the nursing program this fall at a community college. Good Luck