I'm 56 want to be be a nurse, anyone else out there?

Byatt - I say go for it. I've been a nurse for a long, long time but I've just graduated with a BSc in Midwifery...at 59 1/2 years old! Why not? I've got at least 5 good years of midwifery ahead of me, and loads of maturity, wisdom, life (and nursing) experience, and common sense to offer to women and families. It's very true that the 6th decade nowadays is nothing like it was for our parents!

Wow that's amazing gail, well done your an inspiration.

I was actually going to post back here today, I've been speaking to my mum today who retired 10 years ago, she's 62 and is booked onto a return to nursing course. She's really looking forward to going back to nursing

If it's really what you want to do and you think you can mentally and physically cope with the challenge then go for it

Hi Byatt

If this is what you really want to do, I say go for it! Even if it doesn't work out, you will know you gave it a shot!
There's nothing worse than living with regrets!

My only consideration would be finding az job after qualifing. NHS tends to stick to state retirment ages but private nursining homes don't so maybe more work in the private sector.

Do what you want to do. Who cares how old you are? If you are reasonably financially secure, perhaps you need not be overly concerned about employment once you finish school. You're going to be around anyway, so might as well do what pleases you, especially at this age.