How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

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Hi everyone! I started school to get a BSN at age 26, I was just wondering what a "realistic" age is to go back to school if I did in fact decide to pursue becoming a NP.

How old were you when you started?

Specializes in Emergency.

I started NP school when I was 51.

Applied and accepted at 24 will finish DNP at 28

I am 21 applying to entry level masters programs to become a NP. I hope my young age doesn't work against me, but my ultimate dream is to become a nurse

Specializes in Behavioral Health.

I made the decision back in 2012. I am currently starting a BSN program. I will graduate in December 2015, and I hope to be starting a FNP program at UA via distance education by August 2016.

I am 23 and will graduate when I'm 26. Some people might not like it, but what I don't have for experience I work my tail off to make up for studying and reading research. I feel I can be successful in school and be young. It's up to you and what you think. I'm going after my FPMHNP.

Specializes in Trauma 4yr Flight 8mn.

Made the decision when I was 28 and decided that I don't care todo physical labor for a living. Also it will make my mommyhood plans easier with this degree vs bedside nursing. Spent 2 years applying and being rejected. Got into TAMUCC this round (first time I applied with them) start in Aug at age 31

27 and will finish 28. I started nursing at 24. I had a previous degree before that.

Specializes in Family Practice, Urgent Care.

24 when I started. 26 now, graduated 2 weeks ago, test in about 2 weeks.

I became a RN when I was 26 and I'm starting a MSN program at 28. I'll be done when I'm 30. Hoping to one day get my DNP, maybe around 35-38? I want to have some kids first! Lifelong learning, right?

Specializes in Pediatrics, Adult Internal Medicine.

I'll graduate as an FNP next year when I turn 35.

Specializes in PICU.

Started at 40, finished at 44.

Specializes in Peds Med/Surg; Peds Skilled Nursing.

I was 22 when I got my BSN and first nursing job. Started My NP program at 26 and will graduate this year at 29 years old.

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