Hello everybody, my name is Tonashia, and I am 33yrs old with two beautiful kids.  I start CNA class next Monday June 16th and I start classes for my pre-nursing degree this fall.  I am so nervous and excited at the same time!  This has been a dream of mine for so long, plus I'm a little concerned about my age.  Being on this site has helped, but I am open to any and all advice.  Thanks in advance. 

tonigr32:

I went right into college and nursing school straight from high school. I am 20 right now and will graduate at 21. I am the YOUNGEST one in my nursing and clinical classes! Don't worry about your age. You will feel very comfortable. I will tell you that the more "mature" women make like "second" moms to the YOUNGER nursing students like myself.  We all hang out together and no one is LEFT OUT. We all enjoy one another and have a great time. Good luck to you.

-Samantha

Thanks lady's your words make me feel really good.  I'm in Barnes and Nobles at least once a week in the nursing section looking for books that will give me an idea about what I'm in for. I've found a couple of good ones.

I'm 31 with two small kids and work also.  There are many "adult" students in my class.  Somedays I wish I would've done this right out of highschool, but the "life experience" is definately helpful.  I work p/t as a nursing assistant and it has been helpful with getting me prepared to be on my own (in a year).  Just take it a day at a time when you get into school.

You Go GIRL! I just graduated from Nursing school May 2007and I am 33. Half of my class was over 30 so age isn't nothing at all. Keep your head up and don't look back!

As the days get closer I get more and more nervous.  I know it will be hard, but I am determined to get it done and do well.  Thanks again to everyone for the encouraging words.  I'm glad I found this site!!  

Much Love!  

I am 34 years old and I don't find any of my classes to be extremely challenging.  What is challenging is attending classes with young men and women who are between the ages of 18 and 21 who haven't quite matured to the point where they don't giggle in anatomy class.  Or some who still behave like they are in high school.

Then there are the younger students who know that we, as adult students, are more focused on our studies and they want to be our partner for everything.   

WTG!!! I started my nursing program this past April, and I'm 32 years old, most of my classmates are older than me, as a matter of fact, theres one gentleman in my class who is getting ready to turn 50. Just keep up the hard work and dont stress too much and you will definately make it through. Being an adult going into school is hard but I work full time and just finished my first term with a 3.0 average which by the way shocked the hell out of me, just buckle down....

Remember AGE is just a number!

Go for your DREAMS!

You will be fine! I'm 34 and just have been accepted into the ADN nursing program. I already have my AS so, I just need to completed my  nursing classes. I'm nervous and excited as well.  Stay focus and determine and take it one semester at a time.

WOW, classes start next week, and I just got my books. Now I am really nervous, but sooo excited to be at this point. I can't wait til we get started.

Cheryl