How many of us are over 35?

Katnip, RN · Jan 9, 2002

I'm 45 in my junior year of nursing school. I've got three kids-16, 13, and 11.

I like that advice from studentsara. Except I can't get my kids to do their homework at home.

meownsmile, BSN, RN · Jan 9, 2002

I dont admit to having any grey hair!!! LOL I am 41, 3 kids 18,13, &11 and start my last semester of the ADN program Monday!!!!

Bonnie Blue · Jan 9, 2002

I just turned 36 in November. No husband, no kids but I have a kitty. I'm in a MSN Bridge program and will graduate in 2003.

StudentSandra · Jan 11, 2002

average so far 41.06 years. mean 41. we may have to start our own folder, old foggy student, i mean non-traditional students. :cool:

Mkue · Jan 11, 2002

It is SO nice to know that there are others out there !!!

WE ARE NOT ALONE

Another non-traditional !! mkue:eek:

semstr · Jan 11, 2002

here's to all you great girls!!!

I admire you all, I am almost 41 and thinking about changing from nurse educator to something else (I am a bit burned out about being around sick people and teaching about it), but the only thing I can and learned is nursing.

Plus, at the moment my energies are gone.

I hope you all reach your goals and stay healthy with it!!

Take care, Renee

rosemadder · Jan 13, 2002

hi, i am 40 with two children (14yr son and 7yr daughter). it is definitely challenging having a family and going to school, but well worth it! i am a single parent, so do not have to look after the additional "big" child. :d i do receive much support from my sister, parents, and friends. i think learning at this age is much easier and more rewarding than when i was younger. i just hope i graduate before they have to put me in the nursing home!!! :d

AZBRONXBABY · Jan 24, 2002

Hi all...I am a nursing student, just started my pre-req's 2 weeks ago, will be 39 in March...ahve 4 children all total...23, 18, 7 and 4...to think I was almost finshed!! LOL

I am in agreement with all of the other folks on here...I am glad to be older...I really want to be in those classes. I am having a blast! I am also terrified and swamped with homework already. I have to go type my Bio lab now, so I better get off from here and stop fooling around. I, too, have a wonderfully supportive hubby, wish I met him the first time around! He makes it possible for me to go to school after all these years!!

Well, gotta go...have a great night, all!!

We'll talk soon, I'm sure...

Christine

stevie b · Jan 24, 2002

Welcome AZBRONXBABY!

yOU HAVE FOUND A WONDERFUL SUPPORT SITE.i AM 42, MY KIDS ARE GROWN,(EXPECTING FIRST GRAN BABY).i AM REALLY ENJOYING SCHOOL THIS TIME AROUND.MY HUSBAND IS GREAT ABOUT HELPING WITH LAUNDRY AND COOKING. WE BOTH HAVE ADOPTED THE PHILOSOPHY THAT DUST IS OUR FRIEND.

GOOD LUCK,AND AGAIN,WELCOME

NurseDixie · Jan 24, 2002

I am 45 years old and love being in school again. My husband is disabled. He helps with laundry, dishes, housework,etc. He is so wonderful helping me in any way he can. I also enjoy being around the younger students. I have one classmate who is 52 years old, she is so nice.

AZBRONXBABY · Jan 25, 2002

Thanks, Stevie, for that nice welcome!

I am so excited about being in school this time around, I really wish I had done this so many years ago...but I promised myself I wouldn't do the "coulda, shoulda woulda" thing. Life is too short!

Congratulations on becoming a grandma, that's wonderful!!

I think I have found a really supportive place to be, I finally bought myself (irregardless of what my chidlren think) a computer that I could afford. I cannot believe how many papers I've already typed in 2 weeks...I know...there'll be plenty more where that came from...nothing worth having comes easy, right?

Again, thanks for the nice welcome, have a great day!!

PS-I like the "dust is our friend" thought!!

Christine :)

starr234 · Jan 26, 2002

I am 39 yr old LPN and just started my Pre req's for the RN program. I have 4 kids 18,14,10,and 8. I am taking A&P and English class only. I work full time also. Just to think I thought I could manage another class.