AIBU to a) want to become a nurse at 37 and b) want to be a nurse even though I'm crap at maths!!

[Daisycat22]

Well I'm 37, got a background of office work but always wanted to be a nurse or social worker.

6 months ago I got a job working in a residential home and I love the work.

This has made me really want to pursue my nursing ambition but I am 37 and more importantly I'm really terrible with maths!

I think I've almost developed a phobia as anything maths related just makes me feel funny!

Can any nurses tell me just how much maths and what kind is used in nursing please?

Honestly if you struggle with maths you ought to deal with that regardless, it's such a fundamental life skill that no adult should be scared of.

My aunt has just become a nurse aged 43 and its the best thing shes ever done! her background was in office based sales. Good luck with it

Go for it! One of my colleagues has just qualified at 47!

Go for it as long as you know what the job involves.

When I trained we had students of your age and older.

Some of my colleagues qualified in their 40s and 50s - and their maths isn't the greatest.

Good luck x