Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?

[tr1216]

I have been working in human resources for the past 15 years. I have enjoyed this career and have spent some time recently recruiting medical professionals for clients in clinics and hospitals. This experience has inspired me to go back to school to become a nurse. However, I am wondering if being a 47 year old man and a beginner may be an obstacle to getting that great job.

I want to achieve a BSN and plan on exploring a more advanced degree after working in the profession for a few years. I think this career choice would absolutely match my passions and personality. I'm truly hoping my age will not hinder a great a satisfying career.

Thank you

[b_wheatley]

I went to school to get my LPN at 56, and completed a bridge to my RN at 63. Too old??? Bah!!!

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

I started on my prerequisites at age 50; I'm now in my 3rd semester of RN school at age 52. God willing, I will graduate this December (I'm going to be 53 shortly), and will be taking my RN NCLEX boards early next year. I was out of school for approximately 30 years; while it has been hard, it is doable.

[Zyprexa_Ho]

"Am I too old to start a new career in nursing?"

No.

[Yvonne's]

I graduated nursing school at 49 and I work in a clinic. I had an internship in ICU and energy was never an issue. If you are healthy then there are no limitations with regard to nursing. The one requirement for nursing should be a caring heart:).