Am I too old?

RNinRI · Dec 18, 2002

chrissy6496, don't feel alone, there are lots of us out there. I'm 39 and will be graduating in May 2003. I went into this nursing school cold, no hands on experience at all. The only medical experience I had was from being a medical assistant which does not compare to going to nursing school! If this is something you want to do, go ahead and do it. If it makes you happy go for it! By the way, lots of people in my class are older than me!

SmilingBluEyes · Dec 18, 2002

NO WAY...if you have the drive and energy, go for it!

nurseleigh · Dec 18, 2002

There was a girl in my class that was in her mid 50's. You are never too old if you want it. Matter of fact, it seems like most of my class was in their mid 30's and up. And at least half of them are going to continue on for their RN.

I say. . . GO FOR IT!!!!!

Leigh

emily_mom · Dec 18, 2002

Don't let a number decide for you! We have TONS of 40+ students in my class, and they generally do better than the young ones. As we age, we get the maturity and drive required to make it! My favorite student....44 years old, 7 (yes, 7!) kids, hubby is OTR semi driver (gone all week), getting a 4.0 since 01/01!!! If she can do it, so can you!!!!

Kristy

oramar · Dec 18, 2002

Don't worry, you will not walk in the a classroom and find yourself the only person over 25. More than half the people in the room will be your age.

teeituptom, BSN, RN · Dec 18, 2002

Howdy yall

from deep in the heart of texas

What is somebody as young as you fussing about. You gotta long ways to go young lady.

doo wah ditty

BMS4 · Dec 18, 2002

Welcome!

Chrissy, go to class and study hard. You'll do great and you most definitely won't be the oldest in class. :)

chrissy6496 · Dec 18, 2002

I am so happy that there is so much support here. I want to thank you for all of the uplifting comments. You all just don't know what it means to me to know that I am not alone. I can hardly wait to get started on my new future career.

Land on Feet · Dec 18, 2002

No way are you too old. I am 47 and will be starting in spring 03

I wish us all 'Boomers' good luuck.

duckie · Dec 18, 2002

The way I look at it, in 5 five, you're still gonna be 5 years older, so you might as well do what you enjoy and have something that makes you happy in the mean time!!!! GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!

lalaxton · Dec 18, 2002

Hey, when I was in nursing school, there was a fellow student who was 65! (this was early 1980's) I seem to remember a couple who were in their 60's in Florida in the late 1980's who went to nursing school together.

You go girl, and dont look back!