Howdy all,

Some of you may recall from previous postings that I am interested in becoming a Flight Nurse on our local air ambulance service. In looking at the requirements, I need to be an RN with about 3 years critical care experience, a paramedic, have (or be working on) a BSN, and about 3 different certifications (BLS, ACLS, and PALS). Sooooooo now my question.

I'm guessing that I can be finished with the required schooling and certifications by the time I finish 3 years of critical care experience (since I currently work on a critical care unit). However, at that point in time, I will be about 52 years old. I know that legally I can't be kept out of a position because of my age, but do you think it would happen? Is there a reasonalble expectation of me being able to get the postion at my age? (Assuming a spot is available at that time) I don't want to spend all of the time in school only to find out that I'm too old.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.


LW