Is 47 y/o too old to start being a nicu nurse?

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  1. by May 29, '12
    I have peds experience and critical care, I would like to try NICU, is 47 too old to break in to nicu nursing?
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    by lawandaluxnurse May 29, '12 7:22 pm
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  4. May 29, '12 by
    No way!. I have seen nurses older than you break into nursing as 2nd or third career. You alraedy have the experience so why not go for it?
  5. Jun 15, '12 by
    Absolutely not!! No age is too old to try something new. I love being in the NICU, best choice that I have made so far
  6. Jun 20, '12 by
    No I don't think so! You probably have lots of experience and more confidence than a new grad, maybe kids of your own. Id rather teach an older experienced nurse than a young newbie.