How old is to old

[nebrgirl]

How old would be too old for a ER nurse? Like a Trauma II hospital?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

If the 'old' nurse is in decent physical condition and has no mental impediments that affect the thinking or judgment, the person is not too old.

Although I do not work in the ED, one of my coworkers is a 70-year-old nurse who has excellent judgment, a witty mind, good physical health, and can move faster than nurses half her age.

[Glycerine82, LPN]

I would say you are too old if you are dead. Other than that I can't see what age has to do with it. Maybe someone is not well enough or not fit enough but that can happen at any age.....

"No day but today"

[nurse2033, MSN, RN]

I hope it is 49. Because then I can retire soon!

[ChristineN, BSN, RN]

I think the answer would vary depending on the capabilities and health of the nurse. I have worked with some nurses that were in their 70's that were still going strong.

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

32. I turn 32 in a week and am definitely getting too old for this.

[Overland1, RN]

As long as the walker does not interfere, it's all good.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

In my former ER, I worked with a nurse who was in her 70s. She finally just retired, happily. Age is but a number!