age a factor?

[Coll]

I'm a 52 year old RN with ICU experience, and also teach full time as a clinical instructor in an ADN program. I've always wanted to become an anesthetist, and am wondering if, after I finish my Master's in Education (next fall), would I be kidding myself about applying to CRNA schools?

In other words, are the application committees going to fall off their chairs laughing if a 53 or 54 year old applies? If I were to be accepted, what about working later on? Any thoughts about what it's "really like" out there? Do you think age would be a factor in whether or not I got hired? Maybe I'm reading too much into this age thing, but most people my age are thinking about buying motor homes, and I feel like I'm just getting started!

I'm in great shape physically and financially, and I have all the pre-requisites in place, with the exception of the GRE which I will take next year. Thanks a lot for your ideas, comments...

[WntrMute2]

Theoretically your age cannot enter the decision making process. I'm 46and am finishing up this December so I'm no spring chicken either. Go for it, what do you have to lose, only the application fees and the cost of a new suit for the interview.

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Coll:

Some schools don't require the GRE once you have a master degree. Find out with school that interest you, since each school is different, you may be able to apply without taking the GRE.

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