38 too old for school?

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Hi all! I am 38, married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.

Hello everyone I am 47 fixing to be 48. I have a wonderful wife and 2 children, 13 and 17 years old. I started nursing school in September 2 weeks into the semester. So I had to play catch-up plus keep up with 17hr. semester. I did make it through the first semester though I wonder if it would happen. It has been since 1975 since I was in high school so I believe nobody is to old to start

Hang in there, in 1992, about half the students in our class were "non-traditional" students, I think the median age was 40 something. I waited 12 years to go back to college, first for my BSN, then for my Master's in Anesthesia. I suspect the median age in this course, which is all military and one Public Health student, is about 35. Bunch of young whippersnappers.. Again, hang in there, but night shifts don't get any easier... (one of the reasons to go CRNA!)

Go for it! Live your best life TODAY!

If you keep in the center of your universe, you can do anything beyond your wildest dreams. GOD BLESS!!!

Don't hang out with anyone who tells you you're "too old" for anything, except maybe being a ballerina. I am 51 and working on an associate's degree in nursing after getting a BA in biology 20 years ago. How old will you be if you don't do it?

Diahni

Congrats on your acceptance and making it through the first 8 months of school!!!!I am a recent BSN graduate, but hope to go to CRNA school within the next few years. I also have two children, currently 3 and 5. What were the interviews like? What should I expect? Unfortunately I am a single mother with a difficult ex; thank god for my mother. She agreed to stay with me until I finish CRNA school. I am a bundle of nerves about it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I am 57 and in my second semester. You're NOT too old. Good Luck!

Hi all! I am 38, married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.
Hi all! I am 38, married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.

You are NOT too old at all. In fact the older students (I was one myself at 33) in my class were always the best students: probably because we wanted to be there and we were not as timid as the younger students. Go for it!! Don't let anyone tell you that age will harm you.

I will graduate in May and in June I'll be 53. I stayed home with my kids when they were little. Then I worked for the school district in administration for 17 years. Burned out and decided to try something new. I figure I may work as long as 12 years, get much better pay and enjoy totally different work. There are still some of my best friends who I know think I'm crazy. Even one of my sons, who is a mother hen, and a physical therapist (so he knows everything about the medical field) tried to gently talk me out of it. Told me it would be hard and the work is not easy, blah, blah, blah. I don't care. Many people get lazy at this age and just want to stay in their rut, working, eating, sleeping and watching tv every day till they die. I applaud you! Go for it. School, although frustrating at times, has been rewarding and I feel great about getting my degree. I am not dead yet! Don't listen to negative talk! I still pray often to ignore the nay-sayers, move forward and make a difference. You're never too old.

Paulamac

I finished my ADN at 30, that was 21 years ago. In December of 2004 I finished my RN to MSN as a Nurse Educator....I am 51!! I have been a much better student and learned so very much!! I also found that my brain had been in as much of a rut as my psychie.....the stimulation of school has been a re-birth for me!! Go for it Girl!! As long as there's still life in you, it's NEVER too late!! :p

Hi all! I am 38, married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.

I changed careers some 12 year ago in order to become a CRNA. I am now 47 years old. Before becoming a nurse, I was a manager in the business world and made a very good living. It was during my first semester in graduate school for business when it dawned on me that I absolutely hated what I was doing. It was then that I decided to attend Nursing school. Fortunately for me, I am married to the most precious human being I have ever met (she's also a nurse) and she was very supportive. Unfortunately however, due to financial reasons, I was not able to pursue CRNA school until now. Is it too late? Not for me. This is a continuation of a goal (and dream) that I started sometime ago. I can't tell you how many times my stomach has ached as I've seen colleagues of mine, many of whom I've trained, going on to become CRNA's. I was always happy for them but sad for me. Anyway, financially, I'm in a good place now and I'm looking forward to meeting some of you guys and gals in CRNA school-Lord willing. I applied to one school last year, and four schools this year. Is it too late? No way. It's never too late to pursue your dreams. Good luck all.

Hi all! I am 38, married, two (2) children, ages 15 and soon to be 13 (boys). I have my AAS Degree. I am currently a Corporate Paralegal. I just started doing CRNA's employment agreements three (3) years ago. Three (3) years ago I want to started nursing school and too be honest I was scared of "starting over". Now I am ready. I have a lot of prereqs., but I a fine with that. I start in Feb. My husband who is also my BEST FRIEND is extremely supportive and our children are amazing and supportive. I haven't mentioned it to one (1) person at work. When I am doing an employment agreement for one of the groups we represent I work directly with the Chief and President of Anesthesiology for surgical corp. He is affliated with major hospitals in my area. I know that he would be happy to know that he played a major role in regard to me wanting to become a CRNA. I haven't told him because he is one of my boss' clients. I was think about getting a job in a hospital, so that I could work until 3 or 4 the latest. Right now I have to work until 5:00pm and I cannot change my schedule not even for school. Back to my question. One (1) of my friends that I told said, that I was too old to begin and by the time I graduate with my RN degree I will be 41 at least. That is true I most likely will be 41 because I am going part-time. What do you think? I have prayed on it. God bless.

As long as you are alive, it's never too late. Always follow your dreams. I believe that famous inventors, like Newton and others were way over 40 when they developed some thing or discoverd things that changed the history of mankind. And when you think about it, you really have another 25 yrs of working, why not so something you will love. I started my CRNA program at 41 will be 43 when I finish. I am still a young pup at heart and mind.

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