I would be the last person to discourage any form of education for anyone, anytime. Education is a life-long pursuit, and as a bonus, it keeps you young!
Should you go for your RN or just stay an LPN? Is becoming an RN your dream? Are self-doubts holding you back? Avoid making decisions based on fear. What are your loved ones telling you?
We each have only one lifetime to either go for our dreams or talk ourselves out of them. There's no reason to put the I'm too old restriction on yourself.
After all, Hillary Clinton is running for President of the United States and she's 67 years old, right?
As with every choice, there are factors to be considered. Ageism in the marketplace exists. Some Nursing Jobs require physical stamina. It will be a matter of finding the right place for you.
The good thing is that you are known and already have connections in the nursing world. That is golden when you go to look for a job. When you do find your spot, you will bring a wealth of life experience to the role.
Deep inside, you already know the answer to your question, and it will not leave you with regret.
There are many nurses on the site here who have stories of becoming an RN later in life, and hopefully they will share their experiences.
