Graduating RN BSN at 32

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I am starting the 4 year nursing degree program at 28 I will not graduate until i'm 32 :( i've always wanted nursing and am starting later in life.

We also have a 2 year LPN or RPN program it's called in Canada so i'my debating between that and the 4 year because of my age.

I know it shouldn't matter but who has gone into nursing later in life and did you pick the 2 year or 4 year degree?

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Over half of my classmates, including myself, were 30 years or older when we entered nursing school. You silly old lady!!!! :)

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Over half of my classmates, including myself, were 30 years or older when we entered nursing school. You silly old lady!!!! :)

Lol Glad to hear I know if I had gone into nursing when I was younger I probably wouldn't have passed. Since I have a daughter now and I'm older my mentality towards school has changed I put alot more effort into learning and my grades are much higher.

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I'll graduate with my BSN at age 37. I am married with three kids and while it hasn't been easy, it has been rewarding so far. Only a few months left for me. Good luck!

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I just recently got my license and am working as an RPN in Ontario. I went with the 2 year option because of my kids and not wanting to be in school full time for 4 years as these past 2 years were hard enough on them. I was also interested in working 2 years earlier. There are bridging options if you want to pursue your BScN but it brings your total years in school to 5 - 5.5. I believe I'll continue on in the next year or two.

I entered school at 37, graduated at 38, and was licensed at 39.

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Specializes in Mental Health.

You are 10 years behind a student just out of high school tops. I know 32 sounds really old when you're in your 20s but it's nothing. Lol

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its funny that you say you are starting late in life. 28 isn't late. its actually a normal age. I will be finished with my program at the end of the year and I will be 36. I have classmates in my program that are 50. no one knows my age unless i tell them other than that they assume that I am in my early 20's. You are still young and have not even hit 30 year. Think about it you only been able to legally drink alcohol for 7 years lol, if your under 25 with no kids going to college they base the financial off of your parents. I said all that to say you are so young and you are starting at a perfect age. congrats and good luck

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Average age in my program was 30.

We had a couple of students pushing 50.

Not an issue.

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

I just graduated ASN at 39 :shy:

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I'll graduate with my BSN when I'm 40 - just started my junior year Monday. There are lots and lots of older people in my cohort.

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If you're old then I shouldn't even try. I have a degree in another healthcare field, but I'm starting in the Nursing field at 35. I'll be completely finished with the degree I want in nursing by 41.

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I had like half that were over 30 and half that were in their early 20s. I graduated at 31. Age doesn't matter!! No one even knew my age. When they would find out they were always surprised. 28 is still young! Don't worry about your age!

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