Nursing Students NP Students
Published Aug 13, 2013
Hi everyone! I started school to get a BSN at age 26, I was just wondering what a "realistic" age is to go back to school if I did in fact decide to pursue becoming a NP.
How old were you when you started?
reddgirl
253 Posts
I started when I was 28 and finished at 31
mammac5
727 Posts
I started an RN program at 43, NP program at 44, started practicing at 45 and I'm 47 now.
SandyRN1122
41 Posts
Finished my:
Diploma RN 25
BSN 44
FNP 47
Grneyzrn
108 Posts
I started as LPN at 22, RN 26, BSN 30 now starting FNP at 34!
kris_10
57 Posts
I'm 23 and decided to pursue a second bachelor's in nursing. I'm hoping to be an NP by 28 or so.
laurabaker
4 Posts
Finished my ASN at 22, BSN at 44, and will finish my FNP next year at 46.
zenman
1 Article; 2,806 Posts
Started NP school age 59.
BowHunterRN
40 Posts
I became an RN at 22, got my BSN at 24, and am now in an FNP program. I will be 27 when I'm done :).
BostonRN13
184 Posts
Undergrad: 22
Master's in Nursing #1: 32
Post-Master's certificate (FNP): 36
NJprisonrn
195 Posts
Decided at the beginning of RN school (28). Will be finished next year (33).
RNFELICITY
144 Posts
I will be 47 going on 48 when I complete my NP. I don't think age is a factor in becoming whatever you want to be. If you hve the desire, GO FOR IT!!!!
MarBug7
30 Posts
I became a RN at 21, finished BSN at 23, started my FNP at 24. I will graduate in two years at 26 (hopefully right!?)... I have always wanted to be a NP. I had my doubts about whether I could do it or not, but I ended up just going for it pretty much straight through, although I did take a small break to get married. =)