Am I too old?

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Hi, I'm 32 years old, I've been a CNA in the past and I can't get the idea out of my head that I want to be a registered nurse. Am I too old to start nursing school?

I know a nursing instructor and a friend who works HR at local hospital (good friend to have :) ) , both say being older and already having a professional career is a plus.

Older school: Nursing programs drawing students over age 40

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We have an awesome fellow in our class who just retired after 30 years of teaching high school before going into nursing school. He's in his 60's, and graduating this May.

Plus the youngest person in our class is 22, and she's the youngest by at least 6 years. Everyone else is about 30 or older, with kids.

You are never too old. ;)

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Just graduated and passed NCLEX at 47. You can do it for sure!!

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I'm finishing pre-reqs in 8 weeks, at the young age of 37

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No way ;)

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I am 41, and will hopefully start nursing school this far. (6 days till acceptance letters are sent out). When I took the HESI last week the average age of those testing was between 35-40. I was in the hospital last year I was cared for by a nurse fresh out of school she was in her late 50's. There is never a 'too' old for nursing! Older nursing students bring something special to the table. Think about the wonderful life skills and experiences you bring to the table!

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Specializes in Operating Room.

You're never too old to go back to school! I'm 30 and in my second semester, and there are ladies in their 40's in my program. They, as well as you, are just as capable as the younger students. :-) Good luck to you!

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