what is a good age to be done with school?

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i'd say about 22-24 years old.... what r your thoughts?

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I'll be done in 4 days, and I'm 32, so I say 32 is a great age!!! :clown:

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

76.5 years

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I'll be done in 4 days, and I'm 32, so I say 32 is a great age!!! :clown:

I bet you are going to be over the moon in 4 days!!!!!!!!! I will be done at 31 but I plan on continuing on so who knows when I will be done. LOL I am happy with the way I did things though and the order I did them :D

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i'd say about 22-24 years old.... what r your thoughts?

Ok my serious reply,

There are so many people of various ages in a lot of programs, people that go back for further degrees or different degrees. I can't put a number on what age I think is to be good. I had my kids first, stayed home with them and then decided to further my education. It worked well for me and I don't think I would have done as well or stuck with something as long if I started right out of HS. It wasn't for me. I have seen people close to retirement age going back to school and doing well. I don't' think education and learning has an expiration date.

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if all you want is a bachelors then 22-24 is sufficient. but say you want a masters or a doctorate? usually you are older when you get those higher degrees liek that.

i dont know why everybody thinks college is just for 19 year olds, when universities offer more than just a bachelors. there are going to be older people attending who are going for their masters or doctorate

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Specializes in School Nursing.

For me, I hope never. I am a total nerd and would love to still be taking a course here and there long after I am retired. Learning is lifelong!

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I am not talking down on anyone going to school in their 30s or 40s or 50s orrr 60s, i think that is great! All i am saying is, I think i'd honestly be better to get done at a younger age so you can be able to support a family and not struggle with money issues or career choices. And all the baggage that comes along. BUT yes ANY age is great!!! sorry about that.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Whenever you are ready to be done. Nobody can dictate that for another.

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Learning never stops (especially when anyone's health or life depends on you!).

The only given is that tomorrow will be different (and likely more complex) than today.

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Specializes in Emergency, Pre-Op, PACU, OR.
I am not talking down on anyone going to school in their 30s or 40s or 50s orrr 60s, i think that is great! All i am saying is, I think i'd honestly be better to get done at a younger age so you can be able to support a family and not struggle with money issues or career choices. And all the baggage that comes along. BUT yes ANY age is great!!! sorry about that.

It all has pros and cons. I agree with you that it is probably easier to get the basic professional training done before you have family and kids (at least in my personal experience). Then again, I am much more focused and disciplined now in my studies, and having some life experiences can be of advantage too, especially in nursing.

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Specializes in Nursing Education.

I never want to stop! I'm a chronic student, but I've been clean for about 2 years now. The only studying I do now is for myself. I'm thinking about going back for my MA in Nursing Education at some point, though, so we'll see!

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