What age were you when you went to nursing school?

Imissthefall · Dec 23, 2006

"Nursing school has in fact been an experience that has taught me alot about myself as well as others. I would do it all over again in a heart beet in spite of the high level of difficulty involved. Patient care is very rewarding."

Thank you, that was an inspiring comment.

Ohmygosh · Dec 23, 2006

37 when started, 40 now, graduate in May 07 !!!!!

Ditto

Beary-nice · Dec 23, 2006

I was 18 when I went to LPN school....and let's see....I was 34 when I started my pre-reqs and will be 37 when I graduate with an ADN....

SaderNurse05, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2006

Went back to school at 42 and graduated with my BSN at 44.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2006

I was 23 years old and hadn't been to any type of school in over 3 years. Instead, I was working 12 hour shifts at a noisy factory during those 3 years.

I completed LVN school at age 24 and very recently completed my first semester of RN prerequisite classes. Even though I have reached the nontraditional age of 25, I feel like I can mentally do anything if I put my mind and heart fully toward it.

lizmatt · Dec 23, 2006

I was 25 when I started my prereqs very part time. 27 when I started full-time. I will be 30 when I gradute next spring with my BSN.

StrwbryblndRN · Dec 23, 2006

I will graduate May 2007 at 33 years old with my ADN. I started my prereq's pregnant with my 2nd child and a 15 months old at 29 years old.

I have a 54, 47, and 45 year old in my class also.

onehusbandsevenkids · Dec 23, 2006

I started actual nursing school at age 34. Will be an LPN May 07 at age 35 and an RN May 08 at age 36.

However I started the pre-reqs two years before entering the nursing program.

danh3190 · Dec 23, 2006

Started diploma RN program this year at 54. Will be almost 57 when I finish. Hopefully finish the BSN by 59 or 60 if they accept a lot from my previous science degrees.

Kait · Dec 23, 2006

Started nursing school at 24...finished at 26.

vamedic4, EMT-P · Dec 23, 2006

First time around?? 17 years, 9 months. Since I'm not a nurse yet...

the second time around?? 35 years 2 months...9months to go.

vamedic4

Kait · Dec 23, 2006

I'm glad I'm not the only oldster only the oldest lol. I have finished my pre reqs and starting Fundamentals for ADN in Jan. I am 55 and I would love to hear advice from other older students. I must admit I am a bit nervous about the age thing.
Margaret

Hey Margaret,

Some of the people who did the best in my class were the mature students! I don't think any of them did poorly, actually...they were all very focused. We looked up to them, too.

Kait