Too old for BSN?

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I'll be 22 in August 2015 and I'll be starting nursing school on June 1st. The pre licensure BSN is 2 and a half years long so I'll be 24 and couple of months old when I receive my BSN and I wanted to get other people opinions if that's too old? I've met a lot of people who knew they were doing nursing right when they got out of high school but I didn't exactly know what I was doing so I wasted a lot of time. I want to know how old were you when you starting school, how long was the pprogram, and what age were when you received your BSN? I would love to know about other people's experiences with their program. Thank you.

It is such a silly question that it makes me worry.... Because if this simple minded ness is our future then my dear folks... We are screwed.

Judy

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Wow I didn't think to recieve such a positive feedback. Thank you everyone for such encouraging words. You guys have truly inspired me. I have come to realize that it was a little silly to ask but I was just curious why I wanted to know other people's opinions, and I appreciate everyone's responses. I shared all the comments with mom and she is also very thankful for everyone's input. I have always had the passion to one day become a nurse and I am going to definitely go for it to get my BSN. Thanks again to everyone for such encouraging comments.

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Specializes in Mental Health, Gerontology, Palliative.

You're kidding right?

I started my BSN at 32, graduated at 35. We had people alot older than that in the class as well

No, 22 is not too old

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Specializes in Emergency Medicine.

I'm 38 will be staring Tuesday, there are people much older in my class.

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Specializes in Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management.

Yeah, that's too old! How are you gonna sit still in class all day with your arthritic knees and hips?!?

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Maybe my opinion isn't worth much in this respect because I'm not a nurse yet, but I don't think you're too old at all! I'll be starting nursing school at age 20, graduating with my BSN at 24, best case scenario. Maybe 25 if I end up having to bridge from practical nursing to an RN program if I don't get in right away.

Don't worry about. Legions of people choose nursing as their second career and come out of school in their late 20s, 30s, 40s, or even 50s. If you're able bodied and still sharp of mind, there's no reason why you'd be "too old." Go for it and good luck :)

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PSYCH, PP, CEN.

I'm an ADN. I turn 59 tomorrow. Started working on my RN to MSN today. Not sure yet if I'm going to be teaching nursing students or go the NP route yet.

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I wondered this too at first, I'm 27 with 2 kids. I'll be 29 by the time I get my ADN, and probably 35-38 by the time I reach my goal of becoming a Nurse Midwife. Then I came to all nurses and realized I am average, if not still young. Actually I'm kind of glad I'm not 18 starting on this journey, I feel a little more prepared, mature, have realistic expectations of what being a nurse is actually like (no rose colored glasses) and two wonderful girls to inspire me.

Nurse midwife? Sounds awesome! Where and how does one go about doing that? I'm fascinated...

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The woman who ranked number one in our group of 140 was 67 years old. We are now ready to graduate and she is still in the top of the class.

ahaha so funny 'cause that's the case in my program as well

The oldest student in our class is also our top student. He is 58 and about as brilliant as a person can be. Plus with all his life experience he is a fantastic addition to our program.

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Yikes. I just turned 30 and won't be applying to my ADN program until I'm 31. Then I'll be doing a RN to BSN bridge, and hopefully going past that. My "Nursing Buddy" just turned 50 and we plan on doing this whole adventure together.

I hope you're not too young, because then her and I are screwed!!

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

You think 22 is old? Just shoot me now.

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Specializes in hospice.
You think 22 is old? Just shoot me now.

Right? I'm turning 40 this year so I guess I better get to picking my nursing home. Our wonderful LTC nurses will be wiping my butt in no time! :up:

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