How old is everyone?

[PrereqTaker89]

I thought it would be interesting for all of us to share our ages. I'm 27 and I'm pursuing nursing as a second bachelors degree.

[barcode120x, RN, NP]

Getting my ADN was my second degree, achieved that in fall of 2014 at age 24. My previous was just a associates degree in natural sciences. I didn't do any jobs with that degree as nursing was my major. I just had simply qualified for the AA while waiting to get my ADN. Just started an online BSN program right now and currently age 26, soon to be 27.

[crazydoglady89]

I'm 27 and just applied for 3 Accelerated BSN programs for Summer 2017.

[ernie.cortez]

Just turned 17. I'm a pre-nursing student.

[ernie.cortez]

Lol we're both on the same track!! Good luck :)

[cslmom717]

you inspire me! I am 47 and contemplating whether or not I should give nursing school a go. I have always wanted to be a nurse but my other career, marriage, kids, life..... kept getting in the way.

Did any of your first bachelors/ courses count towards the nursing pre requisites? I really appreciate your input!

[Sandpiper12, ADN, RN]

you inspire me! I am 47 and contemplating whether or not I should give nursing school a go. I have always wanted to be a nurse but my other career, marriage, kids, life..... kept getting in the way.

Did any of your first bachelors/ courses count towards the nursing pre requisites? I really appreciate your input!

Go for it! 39 here...

I have a BS from 2001, and a lot of my science/math/gen Ed transferred. And then the was a lot that transferred as electives. I am finishing up a few pre/co requisites this semester (took classes last server too).

[aflahe00]

28 now. I was 21 when I graduated nursing school and began working. Time flies!

[cgw1972]

44, but I act 22, LOL. Kidding. Can't take life too seriously. Single. No kids. An RN. Life is good.

[JenfromCT]

I am 43. I am hoping to finally complete a dream I have have for so long!

[bethcny]

you inspire me! I am 47 and contemplating whether or not I should give nursing school a go. I have always wanted to be a nurse but my other career, marriage, kids, life..... kept getting in the way.

Did any of your first bachelors/ courses count towards the nursing pre requisites? I really appreciate your input!

I know your post wasn't directed at me, but I wanted to say: GO FOR IT! I'll be 47 when I finish, but I'll be 47 whether I do it or not, right?

I also have a previous Bachelor's degree and many of those classes carried over for the ADN. I'll be pursuing an online BSN when I'm done with the ADN - it was the fastest, most economical road for me to take.

Good luck to you!

[chunkalunk, ADN, RN]

25! I graduate with my ADN in May and by then, I'll be 26.

[JEStewart]

Just turned 35. Graduated with my first BS in 2005 and have been working as a vet tech for just under 9 years. I've thought about going into nursing for I don't know how many years, but it's daunting at this stage of my life. My husband and I just had our first (of hopefully 2 or 3) kids last year. My daughter is just about to turn 1 now, and I'm struggling to overcome my fears and concerns about returning to school at this stage of life with a kid that's not even in school yet. Plus, I work nights and don't get much sleep as it is during the day with my daughter. It's going to be super tough to balance getting through school (once I actually get in and get going), working full time, and still trying to be a wife/mother to whatever degree I can. Super stressed about that, but I'd rather look long term and sacrifice for a little while so that me and my family can have a better life. We get by financially right now, but not much saved. I love my current job, but there's just no upward growth in this industry.