Nursing @ 32?

[Firstina]

Hi everyone. I am Firstina, 32 years of age and a Biochemist. I seriously have the urge to go to nursing school but I am thinking its too late. Pls friends what do you think? Can I start a nursing carrier at 32 years of age. Pls I need all the advice I can get. Thanks everyone as I anticipate your comments.

[ICURN_STL]

You are never too old to learn or change careers. I was a medical assistant for 10 years before I decided to go back for my RN. I was 41 y/o when I started on my gen ed credits and entered the RN program just shy of my 43rd birthday. If I can do it, anyone can.

Good luck to you in your quest for your nursing career. You will not be sorry!

[Bludg]

I am 53 years of age and recently passed my nclex rn. You have many years ahead before retirement so go for it.

[frogtat2]

I started nursing school when I was 46. And surprisingly I had classmates who were my age and older. It's never too late to pursue a dream!

[Kevin71707]

I graduated from nursing school a week before my 54th birthday. Over one year later, I can say it was the best, most rewarding decision I've ever made. No regrets. GO FOR IT!!!!!!!!

[Flopadopilus]

I became a nurse at 35 years old and have no regrets. If your heart is in it and you have the perseverance go for it.

[Al Kalosis]

Hello Firstina, have you looked into accelerated BSN programs? These programs focus on the core nursing courses (no electives, humanities, or fluff courses) and you can earn a BSN in a little over a year. They require that you have a previous Bachelor's degree, which, as a biochemist, I'm guessing you do.

[IEDave, ASN, CNA, LVN]

Let's see...I'm currently 55 years old, entered a VN program (for the second time - failed out once) at 52, completed same at age 54. When I finished I was the oldest one in my cohort, and the average age of the students works out to about 34. So, yeah, I'd say you're good. :-)

----- Dave

[girl3554]

I'm a 33yo former banker, and I just finished my entry level MSN 2 months ago. I had 6 job offers before I started my last semester, which is amazing considering I only applied for operating room circulating jobs.... Never too late to change your life! Plus, we have experience and perspective that younger nurses don't have!

[K23RN]

Started working slowly toward ADN at 28, first RN job at 34, enrolled in BSN this semester at 39. Work and life experiences are a definite advantage in this field, so go for it! Best of luck.

[Lauren Ross]

I am going back at 54. I think I can work at least 10-15 more years. I've wanted to do it for 30 years, but I've been raising kids. You can do anything you put your mind to.

[SandraCVRN]

I was 44 when I graduated from nursing school. I'm 59 now. I would still be 59 if I hadn't gone to nursing school. Good luck in your new adventure.

[Dragonnurse1, ASN, RN]

Started school at 38 with 4 kids, began working at 40. I wish I had gone into nursing sooner.