Applying at 34...35

Well, first congrats to you wanting to be in healthcare I think you already have a heads start knowing a little about the legal field. I am 45 and just got accepted into a BSN program and start in June. I think its great being a little older that we are wiser and more determined for the program. I don't have kids so I can manage my time better, but I do have friends that have kids and like the nursing program you just have to manage your time and be organized. It is being done and you can do it too. Good luck with your journey I'm excited to start mine.

Congrats! I was a single mom (son started kindergarten when I started the program) and nearly 30. I was one of the youngest in my class. I found that I was much more focused and driven because I knew I had my son depending on me to do well and I graduated with high honors and the National Honor Society membership. Good luck!!

I'm 36 and I have four children ages 2, 4, 13, and 14. I also work. So, it is very doable. I go to school full time though. You just have to committed and manage your time. I get out of school at 4. I spend time with my kids, cook, laundry, etc. until about 7ish. I then study, do care plans, med sheets during that time. I also get up at like 6 am to study and do other things for school. I work on the weekends. You have to remember that school only lasts for one year but the benefits lasts a lifetime.

I don't believe in age limits when it comes to going back to school. I commend you for going back...best of luck!

I'm the oldest in my cohort in the ADN program I attend. (I'm 50) I started my pre reqs when I was 47, what the heck was I thinking?! Lol I worked as an admin asst, a legal asst, and I just passed my CNA exam and I will be working as a CNA while I finish my program. ONE MORE YEAR!:)

Join the club.......I'm 37 and midway in my LPN program. I'm also in Fl and have 3 boys 19, 10, & 4......so you can do it!

Age isn't the factor.....determination is!

Best of luck!

Hi, I think it's never to late to chase your dreams! I just started nursing school at 34. I do not have children, so I can't help with that sorry Im sure there will be times it is hard for you to balance, but keep in mind that when you are done, you will be able to provide a better life for your boys and yourself.

Good luck to you!

I am older than you, in my early 40's with a husband, children, and a job. I plan to start full time LPN program in September. We will be crazy together!

I started when I was 40 and turned 41 a few months later. I am just over 6 months into my 1 year program. I don't have the energy that I had when I was in college at the age of 20 but I do have more motivation. I have one child who is 18 and in college but lives at home. You will want to have the 19 year old help out if he still lives at home. It helps with the lower energy level to keep up with your younger classmates and all the studying. I do fairly well in class with an avg so far of 90% overall but I have found that info has a harder time sticking in my head and staying there than it used to when I was younger. I also worked on weekends 2 12 hour shifts as a CNA until about 3 1/2 months into classes then I dropped down to one 12 hours on the weekend. I decided to be a CNA before I went to LPN school and I might have been too old to start that but oh well..just had my one year review and got mostly excellent so I can't be that bad..just killing myself doing it I don't have to work though, I just love my residents and don't want to quit completely. The biggest problem I have is my house is getting very dirty very fast. I have my daughter and my husband but my daughter works part time and goes to school full time and hubby works full time so we get done what we can so it isn't nasty so you have to learn to let some things go while in nursing school. Passing is more important than a vacuumed floor. Good luck!

Wow...reading this is almost exactly my situation!! I'm 34....just got accepted to an LPN program in august which I will just turn 35. I also have 2 boys, 9 and 5, and also work as a paralegal:) I was a medical assistant years ago and twist of fate....along with more money....took me in the legal profession. Now 13 years later and I'm going back...FINALLY!!! I'm so excited! I wish I would've done it years ago, but it's never too late! I've worked full time and went to school part time for the last 2 years. It's definitely not easy, but if you want it bad enough you'll make it work! Do it. Don't wait any longer!

I'm 44 and just finished enrolling into an LVN program starting August 2014. We have an advantage being older with more life experience and wisdom under our belts!! Good luck to you!

Believe it or not most students in the LPN programs are non traditional which means over 25 with children maybe single moms or dads, second or more career change, working full time, and attending school full time. I require all my students to have either their CNA, EMT or MA before entering the LPN program because for one thing it helps them know that nursing is what they want to do and for another they can move through the first semester skills a bit easier and spend more time working on the didactic information. No, nursing school is not easy, but anything that is worth doing is not always easy. Non traditional students often do better because they are motivated to work very hard. As an earlier post noted, you have to learn to give up on some things, and in your case it will probably be the house, so unless someone else picks up that chore, just get use to the funk. If you are able to cut your work hours this will help, but many are not able too. Just remember you can not be all to everything so pick your priorities carefully. The end is far worth it. Most of us have been in your shoes at one time or another in our careers, but the hard work is so worth it in the end. Good luck, I am sure you will do quite well. You have chosen a profession that will offer you so much, and many opportunities for your future. Eat right and stay healthy, you can not do anyone including yourself any good if you do not take care of yourself. Nursing is not easy but it is rewarding. Many heart aches and a great deal of fun and laughter. Remember to have fun. Learning is fun remember that and it will help you through the tough times. Also remember that the more you learn the more you will realize the less you know, and you will have times when you think to yourself that you don't know anything. This is normal. About the middle of each semester everyone starts getting frustrated, tired, short tempered, you name it, but just know this is normal and it will help. Smile and laugh about it, because you know it will come. If you have problems with anything, set up meeting times with your instructors or advisors that is what they are there for. Something that will also help you is understand dimensional analysis, this will help you in pharmacology, and make that class so much easier for you.