How many of us are over 35?

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Just curious:p I will be 40 on Wed. I've got 2 kids, 10 and 6. I am still doing my pre-req's. I know I can do this,but would love to hear from some more grey hairs, hee hee:D By the way, my names Heather and I'm fairly new to the site.

Specializes in Hospice, LTC, CBRF, and Home Health.

Cool, can I join the crowd too? At least now I wont feel like I'm all alone. I turn 39 on 7-12 and start my pre-reqs this fall with a brush up on my math skills this summer. Won't be in the program till fall 2003, with the wait list, but I've waited this long so I'll try to be patient a little longer. Oh did I mention I just got my GED also this last January!!! Thats one thing I feel most proud of next to my family and the desire to become an RN.

The way I look at it, God willing you're going to be over the age of 35 anyway, so you might as well go for it...

I'm 36, and I've been a nurse for (gulp!) 12 years. One of the best things I've ever done.

Good luck!

Dear Heather:

I am 36 and have waited 20 years to get where I am...second of five semester ADN-RN program. There are two "wiser" women in my class, one is 50 and the other is 52....go go go. You are never too old to learn share love and give. It sure beats flippin' burgers or stuffin' tacos(I am the voice of experience).

Good luck...it will be over before you know it.

peace.

bettina

Originally posted by bassbird

Welcome to the site Heather! I hope you find it informative as well as entertaining. I'm 43 and am graduating in May. I don't have any kids but there are quite a few of my classmates who are of similar age and do.

The best advice I can give is to make time for your studying AND your family. :D Even though school may seem difficult at times (make that most of the time) you can do it. You will be surprised how fast the actual nursing program goes by. (although at the end of each semester it seems like it is taking forever).

Good luck!

-Roberta

:eek: It's been quite a while since I've I've been on, it's great to hear from so many of you. I was new to the site, but now I feel at home. :p I am finishing up my Algebra next week as I chip chip chip away at those darn pre-req's :rolleyes: I will probably be getting an A!:D wowow, those are hard for me to come by. In the fall I will be in Anat. & Phys. That's where I will really need support! :confused: I will hopefully start the nurses program in Fall 2003. I'm trying to get all pre-req's done before so I'm not too insane during actual nursing program. I can't wait to get in there, stabbing other nurses for practice, pass out for the first time when I have to wipe a fanny, etc. hee hee, honest, I really can't wait.

Say has anyone been to SNOTF? I can't figure out the chat, but please everyone visit. The address is on one of my earlier messages. God Bless:kiss Heather (Dublin)

Hi..47 grey haired years here..2 girls 14 & 27..Been licenced as an Lpn for 11+ years..working on Rn now...I am always thrilled when the 19-30 year old nurses I work with say whew I'm tired or my back hurts or I'm fried....Sometimes I think its my age thats kicking my butt...but the work is getting us all...I am so happy to see the ammount of people in my age range...Now everyone take a bubblebath, or watch trading spaces or a nap???LOL

Hi, I'm a 40-y-o newbie here with a wonderfully supportive hubby and an 8-y-o DD. Starting back to school in the fall to do a year of prereqs, then going into either an ADN or an accelerated BSN program for 2nd degree students (still can't decide which route to go...). I was Pre-Vet when I first went to school 20 years ago, but decided (especially after taking Chem ;)) there was no way I would be able to get into one of the few vet school slots available at the time. So I took the easy way out and majored in Journalism. Now two decades later, after writing about health issues and editing medical journals, I've decided to do rather than just read about...

Sorry to ramble, but I've come to realize that school really is wasted on the young! (And those of you under 30 -- take it seriously the first time around!)

I will be 39 when I begin my first semester of nursing school this August! I have a husband and two great kids, ages 13 and 11.

Ann

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Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
Originally posted by amblessing

I will be 39 when I begin my first semester of nursing school this August! I have a husband and two great kids, ages 13 and 11.

Ann

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Welcome, Ann!

Hi, this is my first time to post anything....you really encouraged me as I too am a late starter....will be 40 next month. I will be almost 43 when I graduate but I love school. I want to be a travel nurse. I have been widowed for 13 years and have 3 kids age almost 20, almost 19 and 14. This fall, I and my two oldest will all attend the same college.....kind of odd but fun.....I think my gpa will always be higher than theirs though. ha

Specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,.
Originally posted by gypsigirl

Hi, this is my first time to post anything....you really encouraged me as I too am a late starter....will be 40 next month. I will be almost 43 when I graduate but I love school. I want to be a travel nurse. I have been widowed for 13 years and have 3 kids age almost 20, almost 19 and 14. This fall, I and my two oldest will all attend the same college.....kind of odd but fun.....I think my gpa will always be higher than theirs though. ha

Cynthia, welcome!

What an adventure and a rare experience for you and two of your children to be educated together at the same school!:cool:

StephanysGetaway

Specializes in ED staff.

I'll be 42 on my birthday next month, so count me among the over the hill gang!

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