[Lilloman]

I don't think they are allowed to discriminate based on age...legally.

I think that age actually works in your favor.

Most of us "elders" are more committed to making the most of our opportunities and usually have better skills, particularly in dealing with people.

[suzy253]

I graduated two years ago at age 53!

[bill4745]

I'm not a new grad (14 years of ICU and ER), but at 56, I can work circles around some of the young ones. I usually do four twelves a week. Your maturity may be a good thing in terms of judgement and ethics.

[suzy253]

I graduated in 2006 at age 53!

[vashtee]

I am a little bit younger than you (42), but I have found that being a bit older has been an advantage in the clinical setting.

[Jedi of Zen]

There are a few men and women alike in my class who are quite gray-haired and probably well past their early 50s.

The older students (I'm 29 myself) generally seem to take the work more seriously, in my experience. I think the faculty at my school seem to recognize and appreciate that, too.

[WorkinTheStreets]

Keep moving, keep smiling, love what you do!

[groovy jeff]

I have wanted to do this for 35 years and finally made it to NS. I will be 54 when I graduate next June and feel that I am at the top of my game!!!

The Lakota people (Sioux Indians) say that your not an adult until your 50 and I am going with that!!!

[WDWpixieRN]

Originally Posted by groovy jeff

The Lakota people (Sioux Indians) say that your not an adult until your 50 and I am going with that!!!

I just passed my NCLEX this week @ 52. There may be something to that, lol!! Best wishes and enjoy the crazy journey!!

[Fermin Hernandez]

When ever my mind wanders to age issues...I remind myself that one should enjoy the journey. I like learning new things, and have been much happier since going back to school.