How old were you when you began nursing school?

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I know this is a very random question, and I know lots of people go to nursing school when they're older and for second careers and stuff.

I graduated from high school early and will be going to nursing school at age 20 (hopefully if I get in), and I'm just wondering what the age range is for new BSN students. Is twenty typically a young age for nursing students?

i am 22 and have a year and a half left, and that is after changing my major and completing 2 years of education courses. . . .

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Specializes in Tele,CCU,ER.

I was 17 when I started NS and 21 when I graduated with my BSN.

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I am almost 23 and just getting started with school

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Specializes in med surg/peds.

I will be 43 soon, graduated in May 2008, and just finished my third week as an offical RN. I AM SO GALD I DID THIS!! Nursing school was a wonderful alternative to the mid-life crisis I could have had. I know lot's of people my age who are here, :banghead:, and I feel so blessed to be here, :nurse:. Forty Something is awesome.

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I am 26 and I start on the 19th...I will be 27 when i am done...

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Specializes in Case Management, Home Health, UM.

I was 27 when I started and graduated five days after my 30th birthday.

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I know this is a very random question, and I know lots of people go to nursing school when they're older and for second careers and stuff.

I graduated from high school early and will be going to nursing school at age 20 (hopefully if I get in), and I'm just wondering what the age range is for new BSN students. Is twenty typically a young age for nursing students?

It's a life change and one I'm sure you won't regret. I went back at 45 yrs old for my LPN. I am 49 now and working on my RN :eek:

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Specializes in ICU, Emergency Department.

I was twenty. I've met students as young as 18 and as old as 60 in my program. Not that 60 is old, mind you, it's just a non-traditional student age. My mom also graduated in 2004 from the program I am in now. She was 42 when she started school.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I will be 24 when I start on September 2. This is my second degree, I have been out of school working for the past two years. I will be 25 and a half (lol) when I finish.

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I was 22 when I started and I graduate next year, will be 24.

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I was 41 when I started and will be 44 when I graduate in December. Mid twenties seem to be the average age in my class.

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Specializes in Licensed Practical Nurse.

I started school for my LPN at 16 years of age, finished at 18, should finish my RN at 21 years of age. woo hoo!

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