29 too old to start nursing school?

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Hey just wondering if there are any others out there who are getting a 'late' start! lol A few years ago, I decided that I wanted to go back to school for Nursing as honestly the medical field has always interested me. And I really do enjoy helping others, trite as that sounds. Then I found out I had a beatiful darling little boy on the way! (hiatus anyone?) and knew then that if I wanted to pursue it, I would have to wait. I told myself that if I was still interested and if God still willing, I would try again in a year.

Now he is 18 months, and I am really ready for this. I work full time (I work for the state of Ga, and its pretty dead end) I am married and with my son I know this is going to be really hard.

My question is really, is it 'frowned' upon so to say that I am starting journey so late? I know 29 is not old, but it seems that way in the world of careers. I guess I just need reassurance that I have not waited to late to start over!

Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

I was 30 when I started taking my prereqs. I'm 33 now and in LVN school. I figure ill have my BSN (and hopefully my NP) by 40.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

Wow, this is an old thread I posted in when I was just a prenursing student. Didn't realize you can resurrect old threads...Now, I'm in my 30's and an RN! It's never too late.

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I am 29 and will be 30 when I apply for my ADN :) This is my second degree and it's NEVER too late. I wanted to have children first but that's just not the way the cookie crumbled...which by the way I wish I had a cookie! I figure I will get this ADN done, start a family and then work on my BSN slowly while making money and enjoying my family. You got this.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.
Wow this is an old thread I posted....Didn't realize you can resurrect old threads...Now, I'm in my 30's and an RN! It's never too late.[/quote']

Wow! I didn't notice that either! Thanks for hopping back on here to show us that you did it!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.
Wow! I didn't notice that either! Thanks for hopping back on here to show us that you did it!
No problem. I happened to check my email and saw the notification. I had to read through to find out when I posted and there I saw from '10. I still love allnurses! Finally happy and relieved I'm one too.
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I'm 29 as well. Just getting started.

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Congrats on the little tyke !! I started my pre-reqs last year and turned 33 a few weeks ago. I will be 34 when I actually start Nursing School. I honestly know that if I would have done this program when I was in my early 20s, I would have failed out miserably !!

Also, there is nothing as motivating as working in a dead end job.

Good luck, you'll do great !!

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I am 26, and I have 4 daughters ages 10, 5, 4, 6months and I'm starting the application process, I'm taking an entrance exam on Friday (so Nervous!!!) I know that there's going to be struggles and sacrifice's that will be made from not only myself but my family, but this is my calling! I was truly meant to be a nurse. I'm so scared that I'll fail or wont get accepted I actually get sick to my stomach and cry at times.. I am taking my entrance exam on Friday (tomorrow) even though I'm scared, and nervous I also know that If I don't just take that leap of faith I'll always wonder and regret never having the strength or courage to even try to get into a nursing program... It's never to late to fulfill your dream! With God all things are possible!

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39 here, two kids, will apply for BSN fall 2014. Go for it and keep your eye on the prize. Good luck?

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39 year old male, USN veteran, starting my pre-reqs online in March.

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Specializes in OB.

29 too old? Really? I wish I started then. Will be 42 and finally starting my NURS classes in the fall! Work PT and with 3 kids! It's never late!

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I don't think its too old. You're never too old to further your education. I'm about to be 25 with a 1&1/2 yr old. By the time i finsh ill be 28 considering the military doesn't my my husband and us between now and then.

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