Is 32 to late to go to a nursing program ?(ADN)

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I will be 31 next year when I enter nursing associate program adn 3 year course. I'm not in the states currently so the only option now is to go for adn first. Is my age to old to start? By the time I finish I will be 34. I would like to hear opinions from current RN nurses or students. Thank you

I do not intend to be snarky, but I am confused as to why so many 25-35 year old women and men feel "old". I am 34, I have the same energy and zest for life that I did at 20. Perhaps this is because I have chosen not to have children? I am not constantly tired or feel overworked..

Maybe it is just me. I am saving up cash now to prepare for the future. Health permitting, I would love to be a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner.

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I started at 32. I was 35 when I received my ASN and I had a blast. It was a third career for me and I am already planning my BSN or MSN education. If I go by the current retirement age I still have 30 years before I retire which means I'm not even halfway through my working years. One thing that I do believe that I took a bit more seriously than younger students was that I paid more attention to price and avoiding excessive student loans than I think some twenty year olds do.

I am taking the same route as you it seems! I just started my first day of nursing school today, ASN, and I loved it!

I turn 33 in November and it makes me feel so young walking around with my back pack, haha.

Best of luck in your career!

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I was 36 when I graduated from an ADN program LOL

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No! Age is nothing but a number. You can let it prevent you from reaching your goal or you can take advantage that you have a bit more wisdom and life experience to help you succeed. Apply to the ADN program of your choice (I recommend looking at different programs). Best of luck!

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Personally, I am glad that I did not pursue a career in nursing until my 30's because I am much more dedicated and focused than I was when I was in my late teens and twenty's. Age is only an issue if you allow it to be. From my experience, being older than the "traditional student" works in your favor instead of against you. Professors, clinical instructors, peers, as well as patients will appreciate the maturity level, life experience, and work ethic that you bring to the table.

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Specializes in Neuro.

From one 31 year old to another....NO!! I'll be 32 soon & just applied to nursing school...why do so many think the "30s" is old? Go get that dream of yours, we're still young dang it!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Too old? I was 44 when I started the nursing program. I'm 47 in the new grad program at a local hospital. If you woke up and you're able bodied, you're not too old. Being too old is a state of mind and in some cases a state of our knees and back lol. I'm hanging in there though. I think the hardest part is being around a lot of youngins and suddenly realizing you're no longer "cool" LOL! You'll be fine. If it's in your heart, there's no time like now.

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Nope, 36 here and will be 39 when I finish. I was upset 14 years ago when I wanted to do this but couldn't for various reasons. Now I look back and I am so glad to be doing it now as I have changed so much and my work ethic has also improved with age. :)

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I went to an Accelerated BSN program at 34. The oldest person in my class was 53.

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I will be at least 38 when I start nursing school. I just applied for a program starting in January. I hope to be accepted so I finally get started. So, no, you are not too old to be starting :)

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