How old were you when you started nursing school?

melissa.22, LPN · Jan 18, 2014

Kudos to everyone for making it through; I am especially inspired by all the stories from mature students. About five years ago, I met a Nurse encouraged me to go back to school; she said students 30+ often make excellent nurses because of their maturity level and previous life experience. And I'm not taking anything away from the younger nurses, because you are super impressive too!! But I find it very inspiring to see people who have managed to go back to school with kids, family, and other responsibilities! Good for you guys :)!!!! I am hoping to enter the PSW to RPN Bridge by 27, and be an RPN by 29 :)! I feel like I am starting a new chapter in my life!

anukis · Jan 25, 2014

I was 19 when I switched from Computer Science Engineering to Nursing (quite the switch, I know) ! I'm graduating this December, I will be 24 years old :).

Nina_k13 · Jan 25, 2014

I'm 33 and I start nursing school in May ?

Moriah02 · Jan 25, 2014

I'm 36 and I just started LPN school. With God's will I'll have my BSN by 40.

jmariew · Feb 6, 2014

I'm 22. I have a Bachelor's degree in Health Science Admin. Started off as a pre-nursing major when I first started college. Now after my bachelor's, I'm back to trying to get into nursing school. A long process, but I feel like it will be worth it.

Danielle7072 · Feb 6, 2014

22 currently 41 will have BSN by 43....and will be able to say ive been a CNA HHA LPN RN with associates and RN with Bachelors. Also a first responder and EMT

sharpeimom · Feb 6, 2014

106.

No seriously, I was just shy of being thirty. I already had a degree in a totally unrelated area, but I already had many of my required credits. I had to get some math and science credits plus A&P over the summer, and I was set to go. That summer was a nightmare but I did it! I think going back to my old university helped.

92lucy92 · Feb 6, 2014

I was 19 am nw 22 and graduating this July. Diploma in nursing DN in Tanzania

luvcountry9, ASN · Feb 7, 2014

You can do it punkymamaof5! I am impressed with what you are doing with all those kids! Mine are grown and I complain about how hard it is and only in first semester of ADN! :geek: :yes: :sarcastic:

RHITtoRN · Apr 3, 2014

I started an RN program in 2010 ... Twice...I'm 58!!! And thinking about going back. Am I out if my mind? I don't think of myself as 58. That sounds sooo old. Guess I'd have to give up my Disney annual pass for awhile to back to school. ? just a kid at heart! My hubby is an RN and hates it. Now he's a realtor about a yr. making no money. I'm the bread winner. Hmmmm. Still thinking about it. Hate to quit work and no income stinks!

Katama3 · Apr 3, 2014

I began taking prerequisites at 42. I just got my RN and I'm 46. I am going to pursue my BSN and I will most likely be 50 when I am done.

xfitgirl87 · Apr 3, 2014

I'm 27 and starting pre-req's and finishing my current bachelors (Criminology lol). If I get into a 1 year BSN program I'll start in Fall 2016 and be an RN by 2017. Otherwise it's a two year program for ADN then onto BSN so I'm looking at 2018ish. I'll be 30-31. I'm loving reading about all these older women going back and making it happen :up: :yes: