Will I be too old for nursing school?

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I started my pre-req's for nursing in 2004 - 2005. I took chem, A&P1, Bio, and Psych. (I had previously earned an Associates) I stopped to have another baby #3 (my last baby) and we also moved into a new home. I would love to go back to school now if I could, but realistically it won't happen for another year. I will be 35 this November and I feel like this clock is ticking. Becoming a nurse has been something I have wanted for a long time and I'm not ready to give that dream up!

Are there any future nurses who have been in similiar shoes? How did you feel going back to school and not being the 19 year old in your class? I need advice and encouragement! Thanks!

YOU ARE NOT too old. I am 44 in my first semester nursing school. My life experience and confidence in myself has been a tremendous gift. The younger students look to me to answer questions and I have no more experience than they do. You can do it.

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Specializes in geriatric.

You appreciate school when your older! I started college many years ago, after starting my family, got divorced, remarried, raised my kids and now am in my second year of nursing school. I am attending a nursing school in Maryland, AACC, a very reputable associate RN program. I'm half way there, and very proud of myself.

You'll be a great nurse, even moreso, because your love and desire will get you there. I'm in my 40's and at times feel ackward because I am older than most of the students, but I am not the oldest! Age is just a number and so when I start to feel this ackward way, I just shrug it off!

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Specializes in ICU.

I have a couple of classmates in early 40s. There is nothing wrong with age in nursing school. Good Luck!

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I turned 40 the month after I started nursing school. I have nine children, four of them 7 and under, and passed the first semester of my ADN program with flying colors. You are NOT to old. Go for it!!!! I will turn 42 a few months after I graduate and plan on going on for my BSN and MSN!

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I am what you call a non-traditional student also. Age does not have any type of factor of me being in school. As a matter of fact, my work experiences, and life skills are all incorporated in my education. The majority of student in my class are over 30 years of age. There is a large portion over 40 years of age. This is one of the fastest growing second career jobs for many people because of the many facets of employment one can encounter. So, from one old head go for it!! This is one of the greatest decision that I have made and glad that I did it. I have one more year, December 2009 and I will receive my BSN. Thank you and good luck.:yeah::yeah:

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I have one more semester left in the ADN program and being 44, I can tell you that age does not matter when it comes to going back to school. My nursing class ranges from ages 20 - 50, and I have gotten along with all ages. My daughters are ages 25, 19 and 14 and they have supported me throughout this ordeal. We are all going to age no matter what, so may as well keep learning! :)

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We just had a male nursing student who was over 60 just graduate!

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Specializes in Critical Care-Neuro/Trauma ICU.

You are for SURE not too old!! I actually feel somewhat young in my class and I'm almost 27...our oldest student is 55 and she's AWESOME! I think that being a little older will actually be to your advantage...the babies in our class seem to struggle with actual patient care sometimes...and being a mother will definitely help! GOOD LUCK!!!:yeah:

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Specializes in EMERGENCY.

I came back to school at age 35. I just turned 38 last week, have a 14-year old son & was accepted into the nursing program yesterday! So - NO - you are NEVER too old for nursing school! It's been a challenging road - but so worth it!

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I just graduated from nursing school. LVN. I am 38 yrs old. You are never too old. The oldest in our class was 43.

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Specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

there are so many nursing students out there that are a bit older. no biggie. just think that when we are done with nursing school, not only will we have the knowledge learned in school, but we also have life experience smarts. we are gold. :up: i am 42 with 3 teenagers. i have been in school for eight years. i am quitting my job to finish school and my last day is this friday. i have a semester and a half of a bsn program to complete. you are never too old to go to school.

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It is never too late to fulfill your dreams. I say go for it

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