Is 40 too old?

tonicareer · Jul 8, 2003

I don't think so. You will be the same age either way. Do what you want to do. You might live to be a hundred so you have plenty of time left.

slrafter · Jul 8, 2003

It's never too late and your never too old...my grandfather decided that he wanted to be a dentist when he was 50 and he hadn't been to college yet. He still holds the distinction of being the oldest graduate of his dental progrm and he graduated in the 1950's!

Look at it this way-you have life experience that the younger students don't have and that puts you at a distinct advantage when relating to your patients.

Do whatever makes you happy.

Trauma Columnist · Jul 8, 2003

Go for it. I'm in a combined BSN/MSN program (generic) and will be 47 when I graduate.

London88 · Jul 10, 2003

As much as I would like to retire at the age of 40, which is only a few months away, I really cannot see that retirement check coming in before I am 65 years of age. As long as I continue to be reminded of this I will continue along the CRNA path. Failing that I can always put more effort into playing the lottery!

renerian, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2003

I agree with blue eyes........I just graduated from my MS program and I am 46.

renerian

SCHMEGGA · Jul 17, 2003

We have a large number in our current class that are either near or over 40. Go for it. You are not even close to being too old!

debralynn · Jul 17, 2003

I will be 44 this August. I just graduated from LPN school, and going this fall for my RN ASN. Nope, I personally don't think it's too old!:)

LadyNASDAQ · Jul 17, 2003

Just do it!!!!

EricTAMUCC-BSN, BSN, RN · Aug 7, 2003

Originally posted by szccdw
By the time I got in and graduated from CRNA school I would be nearly 40. Does anyone see this as to old to be getting into this area? What are the average ages of some of your classmates?

You have a great base of knowledge, which puts you at an advantage compared to us who are 20 something. Go for it.

slrafter · Aug 8, 2003

TOOO OOOLLLDDD??????

Last Thursday I graduated from my BSN program!

I had been an ADN prepared nurse for 10 years before that and plan to return sometime next year for a Graduate degree.

I just turned 46 in June! You're only too old if you can't walk into your class. GO FOR IT and good luck!

TraumaNurse · Aug 8, 2003

40 is still young! If you want it bad enough, go for it!

debralynn · Aug 8, 2003

I will be 44 in a few days, and starting this month to get my RN ASN. I believe our age is an advantage! Go for it. All those youngsters in your classes will only keep you young!!!!