What age were you when you went to nursing school?

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Curious at what the average age is that people are in nursing school?

I am doing my pre reqs now and will be 28 when I start! :lol2:

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In 1952, at age 17 I started Nursing School in Ohio. At that time and place it was accepted girls would get married, become nuses , teachers, or secretarys. I graduated in 1955, married, worked while my husband studied and attained a Phd. We had 7 children,6 of whom have graduate degrees, 3girls and 4 boys.

I was able to work in a variety of areas, in 5 different states ,part time , full time when i needed to, and enjoyed a very satisfying work life I have always advised my co-workers to get a degree and to fight for professional status.

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Specializes in LDRP.

started pre-reqs at 2 weeks after turning 20, graduated at 23, 3 months before turning 24.

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Specializes in NICU.

Started my BSN program in 2004 at 34, graduated last month at 36, will be 37 three weeks after starting my new grad program! Went to college right after HS (age 17) majoring in Communication/English. Husband and kids came next....Returned to school three weeks before my 34th birthday, and I was definitely not the oldest person there as I had expected!! Many students were changing careers mid life: some had kids, some didn't. It is awesome to see the many different walks of life future nurses come from. I was amazed and inspired by everyone. Especially the younguns (19-21) who knew without a doubt this was what they wanted to do!

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Specializes in Adult, Gero, NICU, Peds, wound medicine.

Went straight out of high school. Graduated @ 21. That was 11 years ago:(

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57 now, 58 1/2 when I finish.

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im 38,,just thinking about becoming an RN.:eek:better late then never...:yelclap:

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24 now,start in April 07,will be 25

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I'm 24 now, will be 25 when I start this April Sorry,I thought it didn't go through the first time.

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Specializes in 20yrs as CNA, 1 yr LPN, 2 yrs now as RN.

Started Nursing school at 44, graduated at 46!:)

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Specializes in 20yrs as CNA, 1 yr LPN, 2 yrs now as RN.

Started Nursing School at 44, graduated at 46. :)

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I started at 37 and graduated with a BSN just after my 41st birthday! It's never too late to learn!;) (I LOVE these smilies!)

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22 years

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