Too old for school?

Well how old will you be if you don't follow your dream?

I say go for it !!!! :yelclap: You are going to be "54" someday anyway, so why not be "54" and be a nurse ?

congratulations on taking the leap! The great thing about nursing is it attracts people of all ages from all walks of life!

I wouldn't worry about being the oldest, I attended nursing school when I was in my 30s. There were people both older (and of course younger) than me. The teachers always said they LOVED the mature age students (life experience and all that).

Good luck to you

Although I am only 25, I say go for it and follow your dream. I feel like nursing school attracts a large variety of students. In my nursing school we ranged from 20 years old to over 50. It was great to have that variety as you learn from the older and the younger.

Good luck!!!

I completed nursing school at age 49. I will NEVER regret my decision to follow my dream. Walking across that stage to receive my nursing degree was, by far, the proudest moment of my life. BTW, there were several students older than me.

Some of my favorite RN classmates are in their 50's (I'm 30) & they bring a lot of unique life experience and perspective to the mix.

Go for it!

Everyone of us is aging. Don't give up!! Surround your self with positive people. Age shouldn't be a factor in your life. I say go for it!! All of us have fears. Face them head on and you will reap many rewards.

We had a 92 year old graduate from my program. It was her life goal to be an RN but her husband didn't want her to. After he died she signed up for classes. =)

Heck no you're not too old !!!!! Go for it :)

I just turned 40 and I am on track to start my clinicals in fall 2012, I say go for it. At the end you will most def reap the benefits. Time is against everyone, no matter age or status. start now finish soon!

Completely understandable, I think the hardest thing to do is go against the so-called "norm". Much respect for pursuing your dreams despite this feeling, it takes courage- you are awesome!

I was 49 when I graduated from nursing school, and one of my fellow students was 55. Last I heard, she was happily working in an ED. I'm very happy with my career change too -- kind of wish I had done it sooner, but that's water under the bridge now. Better late than never!