I'm 30 years old, is it a problem to be a Nurse?

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Hello, everyone

At first I would like you to be frank with me about my situation, cause I really don't know what I'm going throw.

My dream job is to be a nurse, somehow I couldn't be but now it's time to start a new life which I will choose.

I decided to study nursing at Australia, after that I hope I could find a job there.

Is there any advice how to start, at which Uni. and the best track to continue my studies while working?

I'm 30 years old is it too late to start?

I'm a muslim from Egypt (an arab country), would I have any racism or problems there for that?

Thanks, anyway

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Hi! Welcome to AllNurses! :) I'm a new account here too. To answer your question, No. 30 is not too late to begin nursing. I have a few classmates who are in their late 40's and 50's! Age is a state of mind. Hope I helped!

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Yes you did help me and I'm grateful for that

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I started nursing school at 46 and finished 2 days before 48, got my BSN this year 2 days before 51. NEVER too old :)

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Just wrote my NCLEX RN exam, passed, and turned 50 years old today. You are not too old to start, not at all. There are some advantages of being a mature student, namely life experience. Don't let age deter you! Go for it.

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you all really are a great support for me...

But does anyone have any other advice?

Is Australia a good destination to study there?

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

Nope. I know new nurses in their 50s and even 60s.

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

We laugh at 30, back when the wrinkles were just beginning to show.

It's never too late to begin.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

You are younger than dead, so you can still make something about of nursing, a career even! I'm just over 40 myself and it's my 2nd careers, I started working this year as an RN. As far as going to Australia for studying, I suggest you communicate your intentions to the University admissions department and let them know where you're coming from and what you intend to do. They should have some suggestions about immigration issues, processes, and the like, as well as what they require for entry to the nursing program once you're legally in Australia.

Best wishes!

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