Am I Too OLD???????????

muskylounge · Apr 24, 2008

I am not exactly sure but I am sure it changes as some retire and graduates enter into the field, but I read somewhere the average age in most CRNA classes in in mid to high forties. I would think most of you youngins' will do just fine. I wanted to be a nurse out of HS in 1986 but was scoffed by friends and family. I should not have listened to them. I love science and fascinated with the human body. I have always loved people I can't wait to finally get my chance. I am only a student nurse right now but I have plans for my future and goals to attain. I am 40 BTW :)

CandyGyrl · Apr 25, 2008

Not looking at education from the perspective of a traditional student makes alot of sense and could save me a lot of stress.

When you stated that you're entering the program at 36 it never struck me that you are too old. I actually think thats a great age because 30's are the new 20's after all! Seriously in today's society, we want it yesterday .

I sort of feel like I'm really behind for my age. I didn't go to college right out of high school because I didn't want to waste time figuring out what I want to do and spending 70k to do it. So I got out here and worked and bumped my head a few times :banghead: thinking I really wished I'd listened to my mom:nono: who is a nurse and tried to convince me that I'd be good at nursing even if I didn't want to be one for the rest of my life-- I'd have a great career until I figured things out. :rolleyes:

Well now that I've "figured it out" I feel like I'm playing total catch up. More so now because I have a family to think about and I don't want to put them on the back burner because I was a late bloomer yet at the same time I really want to do well in school (BSN and CRNA) which takes a lot of hard work, time, and dedication. :nurse:

Correct me if I'm wrong and I DON'T want to offend but-- I sort of feel like it's just a little different for men vs women when it comes to pursuing educational and career goals. Men are expected by their wives and family to "pursue bigger and better things". Whereas with women, yes its fine to pursue these things but only in moderation, if the thing you're pursuing becomes too much where it interferes with chores, childrearing and bedroom activities:redbeathe it might be better off left alone.

Then again it may depend on the level of support you receive from your spouse and family. It seems natural that it would work out great for your family because you and your wife are both RN's and you both understand what goes into this. But for an outsider who doesn't really "get it" it may be difficult to help them understand. Again I really want this but not at the price of my family. I feel like I have plenty of time to get my house in order before I go out for this at least a good 7-10 years. {wow that seems like a long time from now}