Is it too late

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I did two years of studies in accounting and took a break from school. Now i'm looking to go back but i've considered changing my major to nursing. I Just turn 26 and was wondering if it's too late to consider a change to such a demanding field. I want to go all the way to specialize in Obstetrician/Gyneacology. Any advice will be welcome and appreciated. I love math, love some scince, but i'm fascinated with the woman's body and babies. Should i start in the next year or two, roughly how long will it take to complete considering i'm committed to it?

I wouldn't call 26 too late. There have been people in their 60's who have started and succeeded in nursing school. Go for it.

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Will be starting nursing school when I am 50...

Sheesh, I was 51 when I started my ADN program last fall. Age hasn't been an issue at all, but I truly envy those in their 20's and 30's as they will have so much more time to explore all that nursing and the extended options available with this degree has to offer!!

Go for it!!!

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:caduceus:i'm 41, a father of 2 kids, and now a junior BSN. you are never too old to learn. learning is a continuous process. GO FOR IT!!:up:

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it's never too late

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i am 21 years old. i felt the same way. even though i am pretty young, i wish i started earlier. i have a friend who is an RN and she is only 20! that's because she went to a nursing HS and became an LPN. i am finishing my pre-req's in Jan 08'. But be glad you are doing it now because you have more knowledge about nursing and what field you want to get into so you go right through with no regrets. Nursing takes time and commitment. I applaude those who are older and decided to get into nursing. Keep going!

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Okay, it it's too late for you then it's REALLY too late for me, as I'm 34 and starting new, as well. I'll be just shy of 40 when I graduate. Interestingly enough, I want to get into the same field of you. It's been a dream of mine since I was a teenager. I say go for it!!!

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26 is not too late to start nursing school. I've wanted to be a nurse since I, however, "life" happened and I never made it to clinical part of nursing school. I start nursing school in January at the young age of 31. Never ever give up on this or think it's too late. My older brother who's been a nurse now for almost 11 years was 32 or 33 when he graduated.

Sincerely,

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