Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

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I'm about to turn 28 years old, I'm very single, and I have a huge passion for travel. I've been feeling so antsy with my life and feel as though I've been a bit stagnant. I've been a med/surg/GI nurse for about a year and three months and, though I still don't have much experience, I think I have just enough to be more comfortable with different placements.

On the other hand, I still want to find a life partner and have kids at some point... I'm just afraid that 28 is getting a bit too old (for a woman) for travel nursing because I also want to pursue those things I mentioned above.

Any thoughts? Thank you so much in advance for your help!

SmilingBluEyes

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Umm I know people in their 60s doing this so I will hazard a guess and say no.

Fiona59

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Hell, yes. You are ancient. I'm surprised someone of your advanced age is even contemplating new adventures

klone, MSN, RN

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I'd be more concerned about having only a little over a year as a nurse under your belt. You're still a new nurse. I would wait until you've been a nurse at least a few more years before traveling.

jchristine89

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Ha... I know I probably sound pathetic to people who are maybe twice my age, but it's still a legitimate question if you look at the fact that I'm getting closer to the end of child-bearing age...

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VivaLasViejas, ASN, RN

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You have PLENTY of child-bearing years left. Not to worry!

As for being "too old" for traveling, I met a woman on a cruise ship last year who was 67 years old and had no intention of slowing down or giving up her travel nurse position. She made crazy money for signing up for 13-week assignments, and she loved going all over the country. She had her own home base (house), a nice car, and the best of new technology. She could also afford to cruise every few months.

You have YEARS to go before you need to worry about being "too old" for something. Well, maybe you're too old to be Miss America, but other than that...no way! I've got 30 years on you and even I don't think I'm too old for most activities.

ycpmb

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I met my current boyfriend on a travel assignment 😊

Travel now while you don't have any responsibilities!

You'll never regret it!

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Lunah, MSN, RN

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Ha... I know I probably sound pathetic to people who are maybe twice my age, but it's still a legitimate question if you look at the fact that I'm getting closer to the end of child-bearing age...

This made me LOL. You are nowhere close to being a barren old maid. Seriously. Lots of women have babies in their 30s and even their 40s.

ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP

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I'm rolling my eyes so hard at this post, it hurts.

My mom had her first at 29 (me), her second at 33 and her last at 36. She could have had more if she wanted.

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Lunah, MSN, RN

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I'm rolling my eyes so hard at this post, it hurts.

My mom had her first at 29 (me), her second at 33 and her last at 36. She could have had more if she wanted.

I get it, though — if you live in a place where people have babies much younger, it can feel like time is slipping away at 28. I realize I am also a bit of an oddball, being almost 37 weeks pregnant at 45. :D But seriously, even though 35+ earns the "advanced maternal age" label, it's just that — a label.

OP, go see the world! But do it when you have enough nursing experience to walk into a hospital and be functional with computers and patient care with about a day of training under your belt.

jchristine89

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I get it, though — if you live in a place where people have babies much younger, it can feel like time is slipping away at 28. I realize I am also a bit of an oddball, being almost 37 weeks pregnant at 45. :D But seriously, even though 35+ earns the "advanced maternal age" label, it's just that — a label.

OP, go see the world! But do it when you have enough nursing experience to walk into a hospital and be functional with computers and patient care with about a day of training under your belt.

Yes!! People in my part (conservative West Michigan) get married in their early twenties and are having babies by my age (or younger). In fact, I'm an odd ball in that I haven't married or had kids yet.

So, this is likely the reason why I feel the way I do.

Purple_roses

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Ha... I know I probably sound pathetic to people who are maybe twice my age, but it's still a legitimate question if you look at the fact that I'm getting closer to the end of child-bearing age...

What if you meet your soulmate through your travels???

Just kidding.

Live the life you want to live. Don't miss out on adventures for a person who isn't even in your life.

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