Age Factor

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I am 52 yrs. old and am considering a career change to nursing was wondering if my age would be a factor in nursing school acceptance.

Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I would really like to go to medical school...now how does being 44 now sound?

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I will turn 50 a month into this Fall semester, my first in the nursing program at my school. I will be 52 at graduation. I am encouraged to see all the men my age that are begining nursing careers at this stage of their lives. Thank you, this will definately be a motivator for me during times of doubt.

Bill

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Did anyone see Michelle Obama's speech last night? Now that is inspirational! Think of what CAN BE, and your fears will disappear!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Nursing board....male nursing board.

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Dr. Laura is full of bologna.

Yes, bologna and a whole host of other things! :p

I'm just starting school at age 42, and hearing all these positive stories about folks in their 40's, 50's, and up, just starting out really makes me feel GREAT, that it really CAN be done! I truly feel inspired by y'all!

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Specializes in Surgical Tech - former.

Hey, I'm 54 and doing it! Have to do pre reqs about a year before I can apply....into a "lottery" completely up to a computer..just have to have a c average.....my school is not accepting anything over 10 years old in education...unless its a degree...so I am a 54year old Freshman, again. LOT of LUCK!

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I am excitedly looking forward to starting the LPN program next Tuesday at the age of 57!

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one of my male classmates is 50yrs old, so i dont think it is a bad idea at all, if thats what you prefer to do then go for it.

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I'll be 49 in May--sunny side of 50 by the time I graduate. Second career for me. Luckily, I'm still healthy and in reasonable condition, But I must admit agism has been a concern. Seeing it in other lines of work already. It does make me feel better seeing posts from other guys having good experiences.

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Specializes in Telemetry.
Nursing board....male nursing board.

:chuckle:chuckle:chuckle

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age would not be a factor in nursing school acceptance. Nursing students ages do not matter to the schools.

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Specializes in psychiatry.

I'll be 55 when I graduate with ASN in December 2008.

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