How old were you when you started nursing school?

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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?

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I am in my 2nd semester of the RN program and I am 50. I figure I will be 54-55 when I get my BSN.

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Started college at 17, took a year off in the middle, graduated at 22 with BSN in 1973 and been working ever since.

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I got my RN license when I was 21. My BSN when I was 23.

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I am 28 and finishing my first semester i have my finals next week! I already have a BA but i must say nursing school is tough i dont know how far ill go but i hope i make it! Ill be 30 by the time i graduate!

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I was 19 when I started pre-reqs, finished that at 22. Now I'm 23 and will be starting ADN nursing program in the fall. I actually feel lucky to have gotten into a program at a fairly young age.

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

Started at 18, LPN age 19. Finished ADN/RN at 21.

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Finished LPN at 45, RN at 47

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Started prerequisites at age 50, Jesus willing, will complete the RN program this December 2016 at age 53.

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Specializes in MICU.

Well, started in 2013 with my prerequisite at age 21. Started nursing school at age 22 and will be done this december with a Bsn at age 24.

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.

34 when I decided to apply to nursing school.started at 35 and will graduate at 37. I Have previous degrees though and was working in research.

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I started pre reqs at 18, starting ADN program at 21, and I'll be 23 when I graduate! Hopefully I'll be 24 or 25 when I get my BSN.

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I have a BS degree in Education and started my prerequisites at 36 1/2. I'm starting an Accelerated BSN program this Wednesday after turning 38 last month. It will all hopefully be completed in 17 months and I will graduate at about 39 1/2 years old!

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