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Suebird

Don't let your age stop you. Here's one way to look at it: You're still going to be 43 in a couple of years. You can either be 43 and a nurse, or 43 and not a nurse.

Don't use your age to gauge what you should. If it is something that is your passion then I say go for it. I'm 40 and just graduated. I was also 6 months pregnant with a very high risk pregnancy, including severe hypertension,and insulin dependent gestational diabetes. I even passed boards. Trust me my body is tired too. There were some days after clinicals I had to come home and lay down for awhile. My husband helped out a lot. I also have a 5 year old and a 6 year old. The 5 year old is a special needs child. She has tons of appointments, and meetings about her school and the therapies. You have to manage your time when you have a family but certainly age is not an issue. There were several of us "non-traditional" students. In fact there were more "non" then there were "traditional". I say go for it.

Hello helpingismypassion,

I am 44 years old and just graduated this May with my LPN. I was a medical assisstant for 12 years and always wanted to be a nurse. Don't let your age stop you, you are young. Age is only a frame of mind. I say go for it,you will be glad that you did

Well, youngun, you're still young enough to be my...well, whatever..hehe

You're NEVER too old nd_mom....don't let a number keep you from your dream!!

Hello truern,

I just noticed that you passed your nclex-rn the same day that I passed my nclex-pn. Congratulations to you!!!

Same to you, nd_mom