[misty2004]

Go for it!!! I'll be 43 this year, starting term 1 in Sept, wooohoooo! School's much easier the 2nd time aound, hahahah! You only live once, live life to its fullest.

[TansyD]

Hi, I am a student nurse who started at 47! My course takes 4 years so I will be 51 by the time I qualify. It has been hard studying and dealing with family life ( my Dad died and Mum has developed Alzheimers) but i think it is so worth doing. Dont let anyone put you off on grounds of age. You can do it if you reall want to!!

[safta24]

TansyD
Good for you, age is secondary to all that matters, the time will pass by no matter waht & instead you will be gaining the opportunity to be
a great nurse. congratulations on y9ur decision. Enjoy the road to
a wonderful life time job.
Good luck
Safta24

[PJ57]

I went back to school in the LPN program when I was 45. It took me a little while to get back into the study mode, but I don't regret one minute. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was 3. Life happened along the way and after working in an office for 22years I got my chance. I am loving every minute of my work, though sometimes dealing with other staff is trying. The old saying 'nurses eat their young' isn't far off. I was told by my guidance counsellor that mature students do better than teens (most of the time) because we get into nursing because we really want it. I graduated top of my class, and never missed a day at school. Committment paid off - I love being a nurse. It is like living my dream.

[tanthalas]

I think nursing welcomes all ages and if you really want to become one it shouldn't be a hindering factor.

[safta24]

Nursing is not just a job it is a life style
, all ages would welcome the opportunity I'm sure.

safta24

[misteeq64]

in my gradauting class it was the eldest had great marks ,we were more busy having fun

[Roller]

AS far as being too old is concerned I wouldn't give that another thought, considering I started nursing school at 37 y/o. Truely, the hardest thing I've ever attempted, but I did it. It is alittle awkward being a new graduate nurse at 43 y/o and being preceptored by someone half my age, but that's my own insecurities. I say do it and good luck.

[mayana]

Thanks so much to all for your input & encouragement. I'd like to respond to the person who asked why I'd quit teaching. It's really not for me. I'm not a performer, I'm not into being the center of attention, and the the pay and hours are good, I'm burning out from understimulation and being in the wrong profession surrounded by the wrong people. I'm out of place.

[safta24]

mayana
Good for you for your awareness at who you really are or who you want to be Nursing is the very best at all facets of its dedication to
people who need help. Enjoy the process , all the way.
Good luck

safta24