how old is too old?

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Specializes in pedies and er.

I'm 52yo. LPN. 18 yrs in pedies, 2 yrs in ER. 5 yrs off due to re-marriage, re-locating, (etc , aka re-finding myself). --husb thought I would be ok w/ not working. I terribly miss the ER, and where I am now, I need my RN to work anywhere in the hospital. so...how old is too old to go for my RN? wondering about retirement age for nurses and simply would appreciate any advice.

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oldest new grad i knew personally was in his 60's. if you want it, go for it!!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

you're too old when you need one of your collegues fill your peg tube and reposition you at your med cart every 2 hours :lol2: .......seriously, you're never too old!!! good luck in all that you do!

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Specializes in Case Manager, Home Health.

How old is too old? I'd say "dead." I'll be a few days shy of 50 when I finish my program next year.

Go for it! NOW! Before you are "too old." yikes~ :(

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You're never too old!! If you want to do it and are physically able, that's all that matters. Good luck and welcome back to nursing.:flowersfo

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Specializes in pedies and er.

OMG!!! you guys are too great!!! thank you!!!! or as it goes where I am now..thank y'allllllllllllll!!!!!! been re-visiting this site as of late..and am just greatful of all the information available here. thanx again!! btw..anyone in wilmington nc who might have further info would be very greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in NICU.

Annienc,

52? You've got to be joking! You're just a kid! I'm 62 and taking prereq's for second degree BSN programs up here in Michigan. Can't wait to retire from the university and get my new career started.

We may be "old" but we ain't dead yet!!!

John in Michigan

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You're just a kid!!! I finished this past December at 57 and am presently working in Child psych and lovin it!!! Go for it!!! Good luck

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When you can't remeber the question you posted!

How about 108? Seriously, if you are in good health and have the desire to keep on , then o for it. 52 is the new 30!

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

Retirement age of my office RN's is 72+. So if you show up with a new license at 70, I'll still hire you!

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Think about how many more years you expect to work. That will help you decide if the time spent getting your RN is worth the investment.

I say Go For It!

Best of luck to you!

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Specializes in ORTHOPAEDICS-CERTIFIED SINCE 89.

Girl in my class was 67, lpn all her career and just wanted to be an RN before she retired.

And I worked with a nursing "Tech" going for his BSN after he retired as a full Col. at the Pentagon.

I'm 62 and just been put on mandatory retired status and wish I could be out there in the pits with the rest of you.

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