What Are My Chances?

[jaypea65]

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My Story:

41 yrs old, currently employed as a Medical Technologist in a hospital lab for 17 yrs, finishing up BS in Professional Studies-Science, Cum GPA 3.71, Sci GPA 3.75, I am interested in a 3yr program because of my age.

 

[ZpackSux]

My Story:

41 yrs old, currently employed as a Medical Technologist in a hospital lab for 17 yrs, finishing up BS in Professional Studies-Science, Cum GPA 3.71, Sci GPA 3.75, I am interested in a 3yr program because of my age.

Excellent Chance.

Good Luck!

👍

 

[Inkabellous]

You don't like your job or something? I am also currently working in a clinical lab (not a CLS though) and it seems like a pretty cool job - not terribly stressful, good hours/benefits, and awesome pay. Are you in California? With that 17 years of experience, you could really make a serious money here in CA. My boss (a CLS supervisor in Microbiogy Dept) makes about $90,000 a year with about two months of paid vacation per year. Since you are already 41 years old, I would be cautious about making a career change. Though, if pharmacy is your passion, then you should definitely go for it. Good luck!

 

[jaypea65]

Looking for a career change. What would my age have to do with a career change? Lab work is like factory work....you dont even need to think much anymore because of the automation. I always wanted to be a practitioner of some sort(doctor,dentist,pharmacist,PA). I never felt like I reached my full potential in lab. I am now in the position (kids growing up,enough money saved to get through grad school) where grad school can be an option. I understand that in CA., the cost of living is high, so 90,000 may seem like alot of money but in reality it is not.

 

[GatorRxGirl]

I think you should go for pharmacy if that's what you want to do. Not all pharm students can bee 21 year old know-it-alls anyway. Good luck!!!

 

[Inkabellous]

There's nothing wrong with having a career change. I was basically just pointing out that CLS's could make a lot of money as well. By the way, I personally think that $90K is an awesome pay and definitely enough for someone like myself to live on even in California. Despite of what you may have heard, $90K is not by any means a crappy salary and you would definitely be able to have a nice living here in So Cal. Anyway, it's your decision, so good luck with your pharmacy school application.

 

[twester]

Looking for a career change. What would my age have to do with a career change? Lab work is like factory work....you dont even need to think much anymore because of the automation. I always wanted to be a practitioner of some sort(doctor,dentist,pharmacist,PA). I never felt like I reached my full potential in lab. I am now in the position (kids growing up,enough money saved to get through grad school) where grad school can be an option. I understand that in CA., the cost of living is high, so 90,000 may seem like alot of money but in reality it is not.

We're the same age and have similar motivations for a career change (although I worked in another industry). If pharmacy is what you want then go for it. Your life experience will only benefit you.

 

[ChemistI]

My Story:

41 yrs old, currently employed as a Medical Technologist in a hospital lab for 17 yrs, finishing up BS in Professional Studies-Science, Cum GPA 3.71, Sci GPA 3.75, I am interested in a 3yr program because of my age.

looks good. just get a good score in the PCAT!!