Mature LVN students; over 45

[Ocyn]

Hello, I'm a mature LVN student here in California and am curious if there are many others like me out there. My kids are grown, I've had a couple of previous careers and I'm ready to take on an LVN.

[Kimynurse]

I was 39 going into LPN school, became a LPN at 40. I am now 43 and starting a RN ADN program in january.

As long as this is what your heart truly wants you to be, it is never too old to follow your dreams.

[RunnerRN2015, ASN, RN]

I'm 45 and will be starting my RN program in January.

[missy0910]

I am starting my LPN program in September! My oldest son is starting College and I decided on Nursing school as my career change at 35!! Best of luck on your journey

[LadyLeo75, LPN]

I am 37 years old my oldest hold is gonna be a junior this year. I don't believe it ever too late to follow your dreams. Good luck to all. We can do this. *yelclap*

[Kikikins]

I'm also 37 and going for my LPN. Second careers are the best careers right?

[I ❤️ Nursing, LPN]

I'm 37, mother of 3, starting this new journey. Good luck to you all!

[Rebeccalec]

I am 49 and hope to graduate at 50.

[LilacHeart]

Gotcha all beat! (Is that a good thing, LOL!) I'm 53 and will be 54 by the time I graduate.

I've had several different career experiences since I've been working for almost 40 years now, but most recently I've been a medical assistant and phlebotomist. Since I always wanted to be a nurse, and since I realistically will not be able to retire until about age 70, I figure I might as well spend the last portion of my working years doing something I've always dreamed of.

[Kikikins]

LilacHeart you are an inspiration!

[mom2many2012]

I am 39, with 5 kids at home, and will be 40 when i graduate

[Graduation2016]

I was 38 when I got started in the medical field, kids were 2, 9 and 13 then. Went to school for Surgical Technology while working as a M/B tech. A year after working an an OB scrub tech and now 41, I'm starting my general classes towards a BSN next Friday. Go for it!