Published Oct 4, 2017
Firstina
6 Posts
Hi everyone. I am Firstina, 32 years of age and a Biochemist. I seriously have the urge to go to nursing school but I am thinking its too late. Pls friends what do you think? Can I start a nursing carrier at 32 years of age. Pls I need all the advice I can get. Thanks everyone as I anticipate your comments.
PixieRN1
183 Posts
Absolutely. Think of it this way: if you retire at 65, you would have had approximately 30 years of working as a nurse! That's even with getting your BSN RN straight out of the gate. If you go for your diploma and RN instead, tack on another year or so to that.
That's a very long career in Nursing. If you want it, jump!
ItsThatJenGirl, CNA
1,978 Posts
The time is going to pass regardless, may as well spend it working toward something you want.
I'm 38 and I start nursing school in January.
Thanks I really appreciate. I will be picking the form by January, 2018
What? Thats awesome. Thanks for encouragement
Sour Lemon
5,016 Posts
I started (slowly) when I was about 32. I finished at age 36. It was totally worth it.
SouthpawRN
337 Posts
late 40's, i'll finish BSN next summer...
CelticGoddess, BSN, RN
896 Posts
I graduated from nursing school when I was 41. You're young yet. If you want to, go for it
Thankd
amoLucia
7,736 Posts
Better than 33!!!! Look at it that way!
Jeanie the RN
19 Posts
Totally. I just got my degree and am 32. Mind you, it did take quite a while and lots of hard work to get here. There were a hand full of my classmates that were in their 40's. You can do anything if you set your mind to it. Age is only a number.
Thanks everyone. Iam happy for all the advice I got now. I am going for it