newbie here, am i too old?

[tripnwithdaisy]

I'm thirty five. Mom of four. Am i crazy? I've always loved the idea of becoming a nurse, but never actually had the nerve to go out there and do it. College was never discussed when i was growing up, so i thought life started after high school. College was for the rich kids who could afford it. (you can imagine the speeches my kids get now:) )

Anyway, after a few years of "real life" I've realized i've sacrificed a lot by denying myself my dream. I've never taken the ACT, that comes up on the 30th. I guess my question is, Is there anyone else out there that got a "late start"? I guess i'm having the "oh my goodness i'm going out there and doing this" jitters. It would really help if there is anyone out there that has been in my position. With all the catching up i'll be doing i figure i'll be around 40 when i graduate. But when i look at how long i've been doing "nothing", it doesn't seem so bad. Any input or experiences are greatly appreciated. I love the site and will be spending a lot of my "library online time" here.

[nan1993]

No you are not too old. I felt the same way. I am 44 and will be starting online to finish my BSN and then hopefully CRNA. I have 5 children and work full time with a part time job. I will be 50 when I graduate. Good luck!

[SADIE'S MOM]

I am 53 yrs old and am taking my LPN state board exams next week! I enrolled in night classes at TTCN in October 2004 and worked part time also. Being older has some advantages; while the younger folks were struggling to party and study, I only had to study! Graduated with a 92 average. It takes a committment to study a little more, cause your brain is a bit older! But worth every single moment.

[darlanow]

It used to be "don't trust anyone over 30" and now it's "50 is the new 40" so I figure soon "70 will be the new middle age." That means at 43 I can start nursing school in the fall feeling like a "young thang."

Darla