at what age did you start studying nursing?

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from what i have seen, a lot of us here are parents or in their 30s. so i was quite curious.

for me, i'm 17 gong 18. i'm only 9 months into my nursing course. in singapore, almost majority of the nurses start studying at 17 or 18 years old.

Specializes in ICUs, Tele, etc..

Started Bio major at 16

Changed major to RN at 18

Finished at 20

Nurse for almost 10 years

Burnt out after 5 j/k

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I started my prerequisits when I was 25 and started nursing school at the age of 27

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Specializes in LTC.

I started my pre req's (right after my daughter) part time when I was 27, and I just turned 30 and hope to graduate this December and my birth day is in December so i'll be 31 when I graduate(hopefully.):nurse:

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Specializes in Geriatric.

I began my pre-req's at 19. It took me 3 yrs of fulltime study to finish all pre-req's.

I started nursing school at 22 yrs and will graduate this May 06 with my BSN at the age of 24. :balloons:

It feels like i've been in school forever ! I can't wait to get out and work!!

soon to be :nurse:My dream is becoming reality...I'm kind of nervous.:uhoh3: and excited at the same time.

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Started at 59 will graduate at 62!

Started at 50, graduated at 53. :D
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Specializes in Med/Surg, Hospice.

Started my pre-reqs at 43. Hope to finish ADN by 46, BSN by 50. (Crosses fingers).

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Specializes in Neuro, Critical Care.

Started in May 2005 at 24 and will finish with my MN this august at the age of 25.

Started college at 18 in '99 and graduated with my BA in June 2004, started my program the following May:)

My program has gone really fast!!!

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Specializes in NICU Level III.

prereqs at 18, bsn program at 20

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Specializes in New RN Sept 8, 2006, Med/surg Geria.

and i thought i was the oldest here- now @45 :chuckle

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I plan to start in Spring 08 at 24 and graduate 3 1/2 yrs later...

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical/Oncology.

I notice that people studying nursing come from all different ages and backgrounds, which I think is beautiful. For those of you that are entering young, good job for starting early, and for those of you entering at later ages, great job for continuing on with your goals. I started nursing and stopped because I didn't feel I was smart enough. Now, I am 30 and enjoying being a nursing student. I live nursing! It is so cool and rewarding. I admire all of you for entering into the profession of nursing because it is tough, but we will all succeed with great accomplishment!!!!

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Second career started at age 39 and will finish at 42. I have always wanted to be a nurse. Happy New Year! :balloons:

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