Need Some Advise. Want to be an RN: late 30's AM I TOO LATE?

Hi, everyone. :rotfl: I'm new here and have been in my current career for eleven years. I've started looking into the RN field and was amazed by the different pportunities available. I also think that this career would be extremely rewarding, but I'm just in the beginning and not sure even where to start with schools, degrees, and even more research. I figure that if I want to make such a large career change I better make sure it's right. Can anyone who made a career change into nursing please offer some advice? Thank you! AND Thank you to all the RN's out there who provide that wonderful open hearted friendly care. We all love you!!!!:-) You've touched many lifes including mine.

RNwannabe :)

[ERRN1028]

Not too late, One of the girls I carpooled with, Was 39 with 4 kids, she did it and doesn't look back !

~ Good luck to you !! Welcome to Allnurses !:balloons:

[nursedawn67, LPN]

Hi, everyone. :rotfl: I'm new here and have been in my current career for eleven years. I've started looking into the RN field and was amazed by the different pportunities available. I also think that this career would be extremely rewarding, but I'm just in the beginning and not sure even where to start with schools, degrees, and even more research. I figure that if I want to make such a large career change I better make sure it's right. Can anyone who made a career change into nursing please offer some advice? Thank you! AND Thank you to all the RN's out there who provide that wonderful open hearted friendly care. We all love you!!!!:-) You've touched many lifes including mine.

RNwannabe :)

It's never too late to go back...go for it!....and also lets not forget those loving and open hearted LPN's who work just as hard.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I went back to school in my 30's for my RN and haven't looked back at all. Welcome and good luck!

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I was 46 when I graduated with my RN. I have never regretted one day. I would actually like to go back to school to get my BSN. You go girl !!

[SuperSGirl]

Absolutely not too late! We could use another angel on our side!

Good Luck!

[LadyT618, MSN, APRN, NP]

Go For It!!! There's someone in my class right now, pushing 60! It's never too late. Age is just a number!!!

[skislalom]

not too late! Average age of grads in the ADN prog at our school last year was....

42! Peice of cake-I'll be 41 when I finish.

~T

[Kudra]

i'm in my twenties and my closest friends from RN school were all above the 40-year-old mark... they're all working now and loving it! it's never too late to get into nursing and, if anything, having some "life experience" before entering nursing school (and your career afterwards) is a HUGE benefit to you...

so start applying to schools and good luck!

beth

[NewEnglandRN, RN]

definitely not!

in my class of 62, i would estimate that 50% of us are over 30. you are never too old to further your education or start a new career.

good luck,

[CRNAsoon]

Nursing is one of a handful of careers that people frequently find later in life. It's not uncommon at all, so go for it!

[hypnotic_nurse]

I started at age 40...I think it's actually easier if you're a little older; you have more experience to tie your new knowledge to. :)