How old were you when you started Nursing School?

Published

Hi my fellow Nursing Students

I want to know how old were you when you started Nursing school. RN's and LPN's are welcome to answer.

I'm in my early 30's, married with three babies, ages five and under. I'm a little nervous and worried that I may have started a little late at following my dream to become a nurse.

Thanks everyone:D

I start classes on August 28 & turn 21 in September during the 3rd week of classes. I will graduate in May 2015 with my BSN at 22.5 years old.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Im 42 starting nursing school..you are never too old to start but usually at any age just getting started is the hardest part...still trying to find my own routine but im deteremined I will make it...you will get discouraged but dont give up

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC Rehab Med/Surg.

I was 32 when I started.

Thirty five when I graduated.

It was a second career. Hopefully there will not be a third.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in CMSRN, hospice.

Finished pre-reqs at 23, and just finished my first nursing class at 24. I'll graduate next summer at 25.

All the folks in my class who are moms are my favorites! Literally, they are the best to study with and to have clinical with - they barrel through even the hardest parts and are the most encouraging and helpful study buddies. And somehow they manage to be there for their families too. They are the role models in our class for sure!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Neuro, Geriatrics, Progressive Care.

Started at age 26 and will be pinned, (Lord willing) on my 29th birthday :-)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Started my ADN at 25 and finished at 27. Hope to start a RN to MSN some time in 2015 when I'm 29.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Started first semester of the ADN program at 22. Continuing 2nd semester next week at 23!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.

I graduated from LPN school at age 21 Graduated from my AD RN program at 24.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

47. graduated @ 49. Oldest classmate was 60. You're starting awful early if you ask me ;)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I was 21 when I started my LPN program. I just graduated at 22.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Graduated LPN at 40, now 44, and in RN school

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I was 18 when I started nursing school, but my mom became a nurse at 50

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion