oldest nursing student?

[danu3]

I am not as old as you are, I am in my 40s and prenursing. The age thing occur to me also. One thing that encouraged me to go for nursing was that my dad got his Ph.D. in his 50s (he was the oldest student in his class).

I would say follow your heart and go for it. Because you never know, some of your grandkids might be encouraged someday down the line just as I was encouraged to go back to school because my dad went back to school in his 50s.

Beside, you are going to have all kinds of stories to tell your grandkids. And you can outgross your grandkids any time of the day :)

-Dan

[tonypeggy]

Go for it! You'll be fantastic! Good luck!

Thank you for that quote. Some people think it was really "courageous" for me to start nursing school at age 50, but I knew there was no way I was going to support myself and my younger children working at a convenience store. After 25 years of marriage my ex went nuts and l had to start new.

[BETSRN]

Thank you for that quote. Some people think it was really "courageous" for me to start nursing school at age 50, but I knew there was no way I was going to support myself and my younger children working at a convenience store. After 25 years of marriage my ex went nuts and l had to start new.

My ex did the same thing (except with a new girlfriend). My nursing career saved me financially. I owe my success post divorce to my career. There is absolutely NO doubt about that.

[foxfire65]

My professor in Bio last semsester said he had a student in her 60's, who went on and received her degree in nursing. She then moved to Africa to become a nurse there. I thought that was an awesome story. Talk about a calling for someone. That story was inspirational for me.

[NYCBabyNurse]

A fellow student is 62 in April.

You are never too old.

Hello: This is my first time here and I wanted to say hello to everyone, I must say that after reading your post gave me a boost. I am 52 myself and I am interested in the 2 year RN Program. Anyone has any advice?

Thank You Everyone!

[NYCBabyNurse]

Hi:

I am new here and I wonder if someone could help me by telling me how to post my own subject here... I see only where I can reply to post's but I do not see how to post nor where is post new subject link. I posted my first post last night but I only could do so under reply as I am doing here now.

I am 52 and I live in NYC. I am a Baby Nurse and I would like to go to school to take the 2 year RN Program, I prefer Pediatric Nursing... I wonder if anyone here could tell me what areas of math is needed for Nursing and what other subjects are needed as well. Thank You in advance Everyone for your help... I was so nervous to post here until I read everyone's posting on here. I can relate to this board! Take Care All!

Hi everyone.I was a nursing student twice , had a 4.0,dropped out to take care of seriously ill children and would like to go back.Problem is that I am now a 55 year old grandmother of eight. I don't want to be unrealistic, but I still want to be a nurse so badly!!

[chadash]

Hi:

I am new here and I wonder if someone could help me by telling me how to post my own subject here... I see only where I can reply to post's but I do not see how to post nor where is post new subject link. I posted my first post last night but I only could do so under reply as I am doing here now.

I am 52 and I live in NYC. I am a Baby Nurse and I would like to go to school to take the 2 year RN Program, I prefer Pediatric Nursing... I wonder if anyone here could tell me what areas of math is needed for Nursing and what other subjects are needed as well. Thank You in advance Everyone for your help... I was so nervous to post here until I read everyone's posting on here. I can relate to this board! Take Care All!

Hey baby nurse! I am also 52 and will be entering a LPN program this fall. I KNOW your angst! I have so many questions, like, can an LPN be certified in wound care and are there jobs in that area (I am interested in geriatrics, where I have been working as an aide). I dont know how to post either!

[tonypeggy]

My ex did the same thing (except with a new girlfriend). My nursing career saved me financially. I owe my success post divorce to my career. There is absolutely NO doubt about that.

THANK YOU so much for your reply. My sympathy goes to you - I know the disappointment and anguish of a husband finding someone new.

When did you get your nursing degree? Was it right out of high school?

Thanks again -- Kitty-Beth

[smiles13]

GO FOR IT!!!

I'm only 24, but in my class having an older student in my class was a relief, gave great generational perspective, and was very inspirational! Not only will you change your life and follow your dreams... you never know who else you will touch.

GOOD LUCK!!!

[allamericangirl]

Hi all! I'm a 58 year old, burned out real estate broker of over 20 years who has been traded in twice by husbands wanting newer, sleeker models. Have been married this time for 12 years... so far so good ... as well as I can tell.

Have wanted to be a nurse since I was 3 or 4. Last week I finally started my first steps to a late life nursing career. The only opportunity for me right now is the CNA, to LPN, to ADN route. I just completed my first week of CNA/Home Health Aid classes. They weren't as simple as I thought they would be, but thats probably because the school that I am attending uses them as a first step to their LPN program.

The last class that I took was over 38 years ago, so this past week was definately brain strain. I made it through the week, surviving my one hour trip to and from the school parking lot, the eight block walk from parking to school and the four flights of stairs to my class. I'm not a night owl, so I get up at 3:45 AM and study till 10:30 AM, then get dressed, have lunch and travel an hour to my 4 hour class. I'll certainly be in shape for 12 hour shifts when the time comes.

It hasn't been an easy week. My brain hasn't been exercised this much for decades, but it was interesting, stimulating, the other students accepted me fine, the instructor is great, the volume of material we are covering is a little overwhelming, but I made it fine.

We'll all be fine. We might have to study a little harder in the beginning, but it will come easier as our brains limber up an become more accustomed to absorbing again. Think how much better shape our brains will be in, than our age counter-parts who haven't learned anything new since they were 25... let alone the stamina that we will develop working 12 hour shifts into our 60's and 70's. :rotfl: Don't know why they are all so worried about Social Security. I don't know many who can, or want to retire.

Just like we led the Baby Boomers into the 1960s, we are the "new breed of seniors"! Look out world, we're still coming on ... and we're coming strong! What we didn't get to do in the last 50 years, we'll do in the next 50. If you are like me, we'll all die trying to accomplish all that we can do and be!

I just stopped by to peek in, but can't stay. I have a ton of homework. If I can do this, you can do this, and I know that I can and will! So will you! God bless us all! :chuckle

[Nurse20481]

go for it it's never too late

[NYCBabyNurse]

Good Luck with your studies and your career and Congratulations!

It will motivate many including myself who thought that 50 was too old to further one's career... Very nice!!!

Hi all! I'm a 58 year old, burned out real estate broker of over 20 years who has been traded in twice by husbands wanting newer, sleeker models. Have been married this time for 12 years... so far so good ... as well as I can tell.

Have wanted to be a nurse since I was 3 or 4. Last week I finally started my first steps to a late life nursing career. The only opportunity for me right now is the CNA, to LPN, to ADN route. I just completed my first week of CNA/Home Health Aid classes. They weren't as simple as I thought they would be, but thats probably because the school that I am attending uses them as a first step to their LPN program.

The last class that I took was over 38 years ago, so this past week was definately brain strain. I made it through the week, surviving my one hour trip to and from the school parking lot, the eight block walk from parking to school and the four flights of stairs to my class. I'm not a night owl, so I get up at 3:45 AM and study till 10:30 AM, then get dressed, have lunch and travel an hour to my 4 hour class. I'll certainly be in shape for 12 hour shifts when the time comes.

It hasn't been an easy week. My brain hasn't been exercised this much for decades, but it was interesting, stimulating, the other students accepted me fine, the instructor is great, the volume of material we are covering is a little overwhelming, but I made it fine.

We'll all be fine. We might have to study a little harder in the beginning, but it will come easier as our brains limber up an become more accustomed to absorbing again. Think how much better shape our brains will be in, than our age counter-parts who haven't learned anything new since they were 25... let alone the stamina that we will develop working 12 hour shifts into our 60's and 70's. :rotfl: Don't know why they are all so worried about Social Security. I don't know many who can, or want to retire.

Just like we led the Baby Boomers into the 1960s, we are the "new breed of seniors"! Look out world, we're still coming on ... and we're coming strong! What we didn't get to do in the last 50 years, we'll do in the next 50. If you are like me, we'll all die trying to accomplish all that we can do and be!

I just stopped by to peek in, but can't stay. I have a ton of homework. If I can do this, you can do this, and I know that I can and will! So will you! God bless us all! :chuckle