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

[RNRNRNRNR]

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 :)

[rollingstone]

Your not too late. I graduated from nursing school at 32, but my study partner was 45. I'm sure you'll do fine with whatever you decide.

[chemoqueen, BSN, RN]

I graduated at 37--it's never too late! Go for it!

[oregonnurse]

Hi! In my class students in their 30's and 40's outnumbered the younger students. Good Luck to you!

[betsyMT2003]

I just went to an information session about the nursing program at the local college here, and they told us that the average age of their students is 38 - sure made ME feel better!

[lifeisbeautiful]

When I was in school getting my RN, I had 19 people in my class. 3 in their 20's, 5 in their 30's, 7 in their 40's and the rest were over 50! It's never too late to return to school. Good for you :)

[flashyrn2be]

I will graduate in December - age 34......My best buddy in the program is 56. We have alot to give! So do you! :)