Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

[karen230]

Hi All,

I am looking for honest opinions. I am turning 37 this year and seriously considering applying for nursing school for fall 2008 (I will be 38 then). DO you think that I would be too old to be successful in school? I know that there is a high dropout rate in nursing school but I'm more concerned that since I would be older than most of the students, that maybe the professors would be a little harder on me, KWIM? I am also concerned that considering my age it may not be "worth it" since employers would look at me and think "she only has 20 yrs before retirement", KWIM? I guess I am looking for people who were like me, older with little kids, spouse, all the bills, and concerned that it would be a good decision yet has the desire to do the job. Anyone out there like me?

[RhodyGirl, RN]

It's really nice to be an older student because we are more motivated, focused and disciplined than the average youngster.

:)

This is the type of this I hear commonly on AN.com.......geesh! Give us younger students a break! :)