Starting school at older age! :(

qrkid · Jul 23, 2016

Just graduated in may and 6 weeks into my first RN job.I am 45.

SILVACH24 · Jul 23, 2016

Healthcare is my second career. I worked in Accounting until I was 29. I'm 34 now and starting my nursing core curriculum next month. Yeah, I feel like I got a late start. Especially when I see these 20-something nurses. I even feel a little jealous that I didn't have the opportunity for schooling until later in life. But hey, it is what it is. Not much I can do but keep going, and know that I'll be working until I'm pretty old.

Hey its better late than never. Take advantage that you are wiser. I know that if I was actually in the nursing program when I was 20, I don't think I would have made the right choices that I do now that I am 28 and graduating soon. This is my first career and it has taken me 6 years. I was an advising specialist for chase for 7 years...I wouldn't call it a career because it wasn't my choice. This will be my first degree?

Congratulations on starting a new path choice that is very rewarding for those with great passion.

Libby1987 · Jul 23, 2016

You're not at all too old for starting a nursing career but my 22 year daughter has expressed your thoughts. It's a matter of perspective and when she looks at her friends who got right to it and have already graduated with *career* type jobs it makes her feel discouraged as well. What I tell her is that if she keeps going in the direction that is right for her, she will end up in a career that she will have for a good 35+ years and in the meantime live within her means and enjoy the journey.

I graduated very young, it didn't make my life better. My sister graduated later in life with a higher degree and it didn't make her life better. It's how you perceive and live your life that matters.

SmilingBluEyes · Jul 23, 2016

Hell 30 ain't old. You will see that as you get on in years. And you're as old as you feel.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2016

I was a month from turning 38 when I started my LPN schooling.

I was 42 when I started my pre-reqs and other courses for my LPN to RN program.

I was 44 when I started my RN to BSN.

I turned 47 a month before getting my BSN.

You're going to be 30 anyway. Do you want to 30 with no degree and/or license OR you do you want to turn 30 with a degree and/or license. The choice is yours :)

RNrhythm, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2016

Girl, I became a nurse in my early 50's. By the time you reach that age, you will be a seasoned professional with a 20 year career behind you.

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Jul 23, 2016

You'll be 28 either way. The choice is yours: 28 AND a nurse or 28 and NOT a nurse.

PS: I have socks older then you.

anulevol · Jul 23, 2016

At 18 failed algebra 3 times and quit college. After 2 careers (shoe design and shop owner). Started ADN at 41. Graduated in May 2016 at 43. Moving on with BSN. I feel you on the math. I restarted college at age 35 with non degree basic math and didn't stop until statistics. I graduated with an AA in sociology 2 years later. I did fail math again 20 years later but I didn't give up. You can do it!

roxyshahjohnson · Jul 23, 2016

I just started my third degree at the age of 31! You're young and have so much life ahead. Enjoy it all!!

morgieb · Jul 23, 2016

LOL 28.... girl BYE!

Meeshie · Jul 23, 2016

I just graduated with my BSN. At 40.I turn 40 a week before commencement, in fact. I wasn't the oldest person in my cohort. No one cared what my age was.. they cared that I was competent. You can do it. Really. :)

caliotter3 · Jul 23, 2016

When you start to get depressed, remind yourself about the nursing students who are in their 60's and manage to successfully complete a nursing program. Put in that perspective, it might not look so bad to you!