How old is too old?!?!?

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Hi everyone. I am 46 years old (or young, however you want to look at it) and decided last year that it was time to go back and finish something I started back in 1984. Now, none of my credits are any good so I'm truly starting over. I was all excited last fall and took my Psych 101 - aced it. Then chickened out and decided I was too old for nursing school. I still went ahead and took a full load this semester - aced all four classes. This has been a dream I've buried for a long time. Any thoughts on older students getting accepted to a program and then even being able to find a job after graduation? Or just any encouragement...discouragement?

check out kent state university - my classes were over 12 years old and they transferred.

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Absolutely! We will all get to the place where we will look back and say, "I wish I would have done ......" Live for no, or at least few regrets. Whatever age, if it's what you want to do and dream about, do it, even if you only work for a short time. I was 57 when I graduated as an RN. I too stopped to have kids, which I would do over. I always dreamed of working in an ER as an RN, and now I will be as soon as I pass boards! So, go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych.

I didn't read all the posts, so this may have been mentioned........

THE AVERAGE AGE OF A WORKING RN IS 50 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

need I say more???? You are going to age anyway, so may as well do what you really want to do and have that degree in 2/4 years.........

GO FOR IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in telemetry, med-surg, home health, psych.

oh, by the way, my best friend is 72 yrs. young, works the pants off the younger gals and everyone just loves her !!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hi Amy,

I just got accepted into the nursing program and I am older than you. I know a woman who was my age when she started nursing school and she is doing fine. I started my dream out of high school and then did the mom thing for 35 years so now it is my turn. I believe I will be a great nurse. Go for it.

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Hi Amy,

I just got accepted into the nursing program and I am older than you. I know a woman who was my age when she started nursing school and she is doing fine. I started my dream out of high school and then did the mom thing for 35 years so now it is my turn. I believe I will be a great nurse. Go for it.

I was 51 when I started and I am now 54 so I think you are never too old for something you want and love to do :) Its all in the heart --- besides age is just another word :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat

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I was 51 when I started and I am now 54 so I think you are never too old for something you want and love to do :) Its all in the heart --- besides age is just another word :heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat:heartbeat
How true. I was 55 when I graduated.
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If you want to go....your never too old! I'm 37 but I'm definately not the oldest person in my class. She's 56!

Go For It!

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Thanks for encouraging all of us... I am close to that I am 52 and starting the nursing program in September.. So I will be 54 when I graduate.. It is good to know there are others out there who are willing to go for their dreams...

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Thanks for encouraging all of us... I am close to that I am 52 and starting the nursing program in September.. So I will be 54 when I graduate.. It is good to know there are others out there who are willing to go for their dreams...

Good for you!!! I wish you all the best I am sure you will be a great nurse!!!! Just remember it CAN BE DONE if you want it bad enough :)

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How old you are is irrelevant, it's what is in your heart. You want to do something, do it, no matter what your birthday is.

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My mom always says that it isn't the years, it's the miles. If you feel that you have the miles left in you, then start running or jogging or walking if you prefer.....anyway, just get moving.

I wish all the best luck! Please keep us posted! :lol2:

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