kimrn2018

To Overwhelmed- I was also in your shoes but at the age of 50! I had always regretted not getting my nursing degree. I started by getting my LPN - so now I am working as an LPN at a local hospital & just started an LPN to BSN program at the age of 54. I will graduate when I am 56!! When I attended an informational meeting before starting an LPN program I asked them whether I would get hired at my age when I was done & they said absolutely- that my age was an asset!! So all you have to do is start! Good Luck!!

I was 52 when I started my LPN program. I have just started my LPN to BSN program and will be 54 in a couple of weeks. I will graduate with my BSN at the age of 56!

Thank you for this post. I am a new LPN - at the age of 53 😊 - and will start working on my BSN this fall. I know in my heart that I am supposed to be a hospice nurse. I am currently working as a floor nurse in a surgical care unit for some acute care experience. Is there any advice or pointers you would give to someone like me that is receiving this calling in a big way! Thank you!