Is CRNA education possible over age 50?

Sedna · Jan 6, 2008

I'm 51 and just finished my first semester and I love it. I don' think my age was a disadvantage in any respect. I wouldn't want to look back and have regrets for not doing what I really wanted to do.

BSN14John · Jan 6, 2008

I am 45 and figure I would hate to be 51 and have not tried. My point is if you plan to work until you are in your mid 60's you could do it part time and have it "supplement your social security". I have two interviews and hope to start next fall. Go for it.

armynse · Jan 7, 2008

CRNA programs don't discriminate based upon age. I would think that your odds of getting in are better than those of someone half your age. Go for it...good luck!!

gasmaster · Jan 8, 2008

I'm 42 and one of my interviewers referred to me as a youngster! So I'm pretty sure you'll be fine!

Frigle · Jan 9, 2008

One of my dad's friends was 52 when he started anesthesia school, so go for it!

LonghornRN · Jan 10, 2008

It's always possible to follow your heart. If anesthesia is where your heart is, I say go for it.

Good luck

shandsburnRN-CRNA · Jan 11, 2008

Check out this link. He's 51 and just passed boards, it can be done.

https://allnurses.com/forums/f16/received-board-results-273153.html

californianurse · Jan 12, 2008

Here is a copy of what was said on the link above, in case you don't want to redirect away from the page:

"Well it has been a long 2 and 1/2 years coming but I passed as of yesterday woohoo. All of you older guys and gals that think late forties are to late think again. I am 51 years old and glad to have done the program at such an excellant school. The test cut off at 100 and to me was very obscure but none the less I have that coveted little card and those great four little initials. Good luck students this is a great profession to be in. GC CRNA!!!!! yea"