The wonderful thing about nursing is that it is open to everyone of all ages. Please give a cheer to all the people who believe that age is not a factor in learning. And, to all the people who strive for knowledge regardless of age. How old were you when you started nursing school? Click Like if you enjoyed it. Please share this with friends and post your comments below! 7 Likes
CT Pixie, BSN, RN Has 10 years experience. Oct 5, 2013 A month before I turned 38 I started my LPN schooling. Graduated a couple months after turning 39.At 42 I started the years worth of pre-reqs for the LPN to RN bridge, and at 44 I graduated with my ADN.In a couple of weeks my first classes for the ADN to BSN begin at 44 1/2 years old to the day. 3 Likes
ShelbyaStar Oct 5, 2013 I'm 26 and just started prereqs, will be 27 when nursing school starts, will be 30 when finished. Honestly I think it gets easier as you get older. I have a previous BS as well and it's much easier this time around. The older students always seem to be the best students! But also what a blessing if you know what you want from a young age- I didn't! 2 Likes
BSNbeDONE, ASN, BSN, LPN, RN Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health. Has 35 years experience. Oct 5, 2013 I was 19 when I entered an LPN program; 20 when I finished. I was 44 when I entered an ASN bridge program; 45 when I finished. I was 45 when I entered an RN-BSN program; took a course or exam occasionally, like walking along kicking rocks until this year when, at 48, I decided to get it over with. So, I will be a stone's throw from 50 when I finish. But that's it now...no more. So don't ask! 5 Likes
LandD_RN_chica Oct 5, 2013 I was 26 when I started a single mom of an right year old. Halfway through I got pregnant again and became a single mom of two girls. Graduated at 30. It was hard but well worth it for me and my girls. I did it so I could be independent and not have to depend on anyone but myself for money for me and my girls. :) 2 Likes
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma. Has 41 years experience. Oct 5, 2013 I was 17. 2 Likes
OrganizedChaos, LVN Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab. Has 10 years experience. Oct 5, 2013 I was 20, 21 when I graduated from the LVN program.I'm 25 now & applying to the bridge program for next fall. I'll be 27 (wow!) if I get in & graduate. 1 Likes
gingereihl Oct 6, 2013 I just started last week, at 36 years old. I will be 38 when I finish and maybe 39 when I become a nurse. I'm probably the oldest person in my class. But I'm wiser and experienced. 3 Likes
akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P Specializes in Emergency Department. Has 6 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 About a month before I turned 38, I started nursing school. I will be graduating at the end of this academic year, at 40 years old. I started down the healthcare path when I was approximately 16 years old. In the intervening years, I have gained a fair amount of experience in life and in healthcare. There are simply things that you're taught in life that you just can't learn in school. Any school... except the school of hard knocks! 1 Likes
noahsmama Specializes in pediatrics, public health. Oct 6, 2013 48 when I started an accelerated BSN program, 49 when I finished, and almost 50 when I started my first job. Am now 54, and very happy with my new career! 4 Likes
Idiosyncratic, BSN, RN Has 3 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 I'm 21 today, doing pre requisites. Hopefully, I'll be 22 when I start the ASN program, and 24 when I graduate. :) 2 Likes
Yellow90 Specializes in DOU, Tele, Surgery, ICU. Has 3 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 21 when i started nursing school 23 when I finished my associates going for my BSN 1 Likes
Everline Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health. Oct 6, 2013 44 years young. 🙂 2 Likes
Nathifalr26, LPN Specializes in Pediatrics and Women's Health. Has 6 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 Started pre-reqs at 19. Got into a BSN program at 24. Had to leave for personal reasons. Finally going back to school, a different route this time, I will be starting at age 28. First LPN, then hopefully at age 30, I'll continue on with my LPN to RN. 1 Likes
boogalina, ADN, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN Specializes in Acute Rehab, IMCU, ED, med-surg. Has 8 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 Started pre-reqs at age 42, my ADN at age 45, started my first RN position at age 47. Age at completion of BSN? To be determined! 3 Likes
BellaRose4281 Has 3 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 I'm 32 and I'm half way through the LVN program. I'm going till I get my BSN. Not sure how long it'll take but I know I'll get there eventually. 2 Likes
Eru Ilúvatar Oct 6, 2013 Started RN-Prereqs this year at 24 years old. Will graduate from ASN program at 26, and get my license. I am glad I am finally pursuing the career path that I always wanted no matter how long has it been since HS graduation. 1 Likes
Bortaz, MSN, RN Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU. Has 12 years experience. Oct 6, 2013 Graduated at 41-ish. 2 Likes
