Am I too old to start?

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Hello, I am 29 years old. I have been working in the medical finance world since I can remember. However, I am looking at taking the leap into rn. I am wondering if I am too old to embark on this journey. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thank you

I was 42 when I started. I got my associates at community college & just kept going. I graduate with my DNP next month at 56 & have been employed fulltime the whole way. No you are definitely not too old

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Hi I'm 42 doing perquisites for 2 years and will start clinicals in September which means I'll be 45 when I'm done. I think I'm the right age because this time around I'm more focused. My only regret is that I waited a year before going back to school.

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I will graduate next fall at the age of 40. So, no.

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If your too old, I'm in trouble because I'm 30 and starting my BSN in September.

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You're definitely not too old. I'm 38 and I'll be set to apply to nursing school next spring. There quite a few of us that are a bit older that have either raised families and are just now going back to school (like my situation) or decided on a career change, either by choice or necessity.

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I think I have you all beat. Im 46 and entering a BSN program this fall.

Edit- Nope never mind two have me beat so far....LOL

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You are definitely not too old... my study group was all 40's and 50's! Just keep in mind that you will not have the nice 8-5 hours that you most likely have now. You'll also be working weekends and holidays. Really think about giving this up before making that leap!

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Still working on making the switch myself. Just applied for the 1st time to one school and I'm 36. I will be 37 in Oct with no idea if I will be starting the program this fall or starting the application process again. I currently have a job that has a nice 9/80 schedule...but what you need to ask yourself is, "Are you happy doing what your doing?" My guess if your on this forum then the answer is no. If I were only 29 and trying to switch lol The only time line that should matter is yours. I love reading posts from those 40+ going back to school...I think it's AWESOME! Just goes to show we all come from different walks of life but you need to follow your dreams without letting age get in the way.

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Hello, i am 29 years old. I have been working in the medical finance world since i can remember. However, i am looking at taking the leap into rn. I am wondering if i am to old to embark on this journey. Any guideance would be much appreciated. Thank you

What's like being so old?!? Seriously though, as other have already said, you're no where near old. I was 31 when I went to Paramedic school, 36 when I went to nursing school, and three years later...I just graduated this past Feb. Many people change professions at different stages in their life. Hell, I just found out one of my managers (from when I worked 9-5 back in my 20's) just started nursing school and she's in her 40's. So stop wonderin' and start applyin'!

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Specializes in Gyn Onc, ICU, School Nursing, Health Education.

I'm just starting prenursing and I am 42. So, no, you are def NOT too old!

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Live your life, follow your dreams, take age of the equation. You will drive yourself crazy and often put restrictions and pressure throughout your journey.

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Specializes in Flight, ER, Transport, ICU/Critical Care.

How old will you be if you don't embark on this journey of career change?

The biggest regrets I have are the things I passed on, was too afraid to try or talked myself out of for some nonsense reason.

You get one go one the marble. It is never the wrong time to make the right choice!

Go for it!

Keep us posted!

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