You are never too old! I graduated last June (2006) and got my RN license in October - I turned 42 in December! As I was told - you are going to be 40, 45, etc., anyway why not be that age and an RN?...
While I do agree that nurses will eat their young, that they are underpaid, and generally not a happy bunch, pathetic is a strong word. But I do see your line of reasoning. Especially after you said...