Are we all old???

Published

Hi Everybody.

I'm new to this board, but it seems that there are a lot of older/returning students here.

Just out of curiousity, how old are you and where are you in life???

I'm 33 and a SAHM to two children: dd(3), and ds(1). I'm hoping to get into UF's Accelerated BSN program next summer and somehow find time to balance it all....to be honest, it's a little intimidating to think about.

Good luck to us all!!!

Carla

Specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse.

i'm 18 a pn, and i'm in skool for my rn bachelors, just started!!!! woot!!!!!!!!!!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm 17. Finished with my prereqs and coreqs and starting nursing school (2 year diploma program) this fall. So I guess I'll be a 19 year old RN. =P

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Well I'm 28 starting from scratch. Married with an almost 5 year old. I have been in Radio for 10 years. When I say starting from scratch, I'm not kidding...MAth 100B, Psy101 and Eng 101 this semester and I'm already stressing the NLN exam.

I still say it's never too late to jump back in ~ I hope;)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Started school in March 07 and turned 38 the next month. I am currently a telecommuting employee (work from home on the PC) for an insurance company. Married, 2 children.

I am finally finishing what I started after high school going to nursing school AND finishing!! I graduate next June with my LPN, from there I bridge to RN..finish in about a year and when the time is right, I hope to be working NICU.

If it makes you feel any better, the average age in my class seems to be early 30's.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

OP you are young compared to me. I will be the big 40 in November. I start nursing school in September and won't be finished until I am 42-43. Bleh!!! I went back to school when my son was 10 and I decided to not over do the classload. I work full time and only take night classes. It took forever, but now I am done with prereqs and am looking forward to starting nursing school. I get to "retire" from my job of 21 years in August. Now that makes me feel old. :lol2:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ED, Cardiac-step down, tele, med surg.

Nope, we aren't old, some are just more experienced in life. I am 32, just finished my B.A. after a leave of absence of about 9 years. I had some serious issues, like an eating disorder and then a problem with with drugs and alcohol, then I studied art for a while and never became a famous artist, so decided to go back and finish my B.A. Now I'm starting an Accelerated BSN program, but definitely want to go back a few years after working to get a masters and NP license. I think I was very immature in my 20s so now I'm caught up and ready to do something really meaningful.

j

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Nope, we aren't old, some are just more experienced in life. I am 32, just finished my B.A. after a leave of absence of about 9 years. I had some serious issues, like an eating disorder and then a problem with with drugs and alcohol, then I studied art for a while and never became a famous artist, so decided to go back and finish my B.A. Now I'm starting an accelerated BSN program, but definitely want to go back a few years after working to get a masters and NP license. I think I was very immature in my 20s so now I'm caught up and ready to do something really meaningful.

j

jssy88~

You should be very proud of yourself--you've come a long way. :icon_hug:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med/surg and Oncology.

I am 26 Ill be married for 5 years in aug. and I have the sweetest 18 mnth little girl. I work 30hrs a week in an out pt cancer center. I only have my associates but Id love to continue. first i need to get oncology certified.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I am 38, a single mom and still working on pre-reqs. I will be applying for fall 2008 for my ASN. 2010 seems so far away!

BTW, I have an acquantaine who had an 80 year old in her nursing class! And she graduated, fulfilling her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in OR.
Hi Texican,

Welcome to allnurses! :welcome: Good luck in your pre reqs and all!

I am 38 y/o and mother to 4 kids ranging in age from 8 to 13. I will start nursing school in August. I have never been to college before this so it is all new for me! After I get finished with the ADN program, I plan to go on and get a Master's and become a nurse practitioner. Good luck to all~

Thank you! And good luck to you too from one Texan to another! :lol2:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med/Surg, LTC/Geriatric.

I'm 31 and starting the LPN program in September :)

I have wanted to be a nurse since I was a teenager, but didn't take the right science courses in high school. I'm married with a 7 year old and a 4 year old.

I'm hoping to have my BScN by the time I'm 40, but who knows where life will take me in the next 9 years. If I stay an LPN longer or forever, I would be OK with that too.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I'm 25 y/o, not married, no children...I took some detours between graduating high school and now, but I'm back on track where I want to be, I've got one more semester of pre-req's...I will be applying in August for a January 2008 start (keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get accepted) I was accepted for Fall 2007 but I lost my spot but that's ok. I hope to be done with my Associates by 27 then it's on to a Bachelors and a Masters Degree...Good thing I like school!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion