i felt the calling when i was a neonate!!!  my fate was sealed by the outstanding nurses at the U of IA and the VA in Iowa City, Iowa, when my dad was battling renal failure and 3 failed transplants...it is still hard to talk about to this day, but i was 1 of the best matches, but he refused to let me give him a kidney, d/t possible complications w/future pregnancies,,,anti-rejection drugs were still experimental, and my dad layed his life on the line to help future kidney pts,,,my Family spent many years between U of I and the VA,,while i was in my CNA class in '77, my dad died, and i was home with him and did not recognize the s/s of v-fib,,mom was working,,i tucked him into bed, went to sleep, only to be awoken by fam friend telling me of dads passing,,,i don't know to this day why, but i said 'i know',,,so for the next 30 yrs, i worked hard as a CNA/Med tech and alcoholic,,,sobered up, and couple of years later a local college started a 'fast track' LPN program,,, i feel very strongly that God does things in His time and i thank Him every day, often, for giving me the PRIVLEGE to be a nurse,,,that's my story and i'm sticking to it!!!   God Bless to all,,,it's never too late

I will start my program on January 11, 2011 and I will be 32!!!!  lol

I was 46 when I began my college education process.  I am now 48 and about to graduate from a local community college with my Associates and then in January, I begin Nursing school for my BSN - by the time I am graduate with my BSN, I will be 50 years young....I have been enjoying the process so far!   My children are older and I am able to dedicate much time to my studies which makes this the perfect time for me to be in school. 

Hellp,everyone I just made 41 this year and sign up with College Network last year,well Iam so scare that I want make it through sometimes it is scary. I have been an LPN for 3 yrs now and trying to work on my RN.Can someone please help me with this age thing,because this is something I really want in my llife and that is to help with the taking care of people.

LORI,

No, it's never too late, my friend. I started LPN school back in 2010-Feb. I was 38, and I was so nervous. I found out though I wasn't the only older gal in my group of 21. There were at least 3-4 of us. I'm so excited for you!!!!!! You're going to love it!!!!!

 17 years old

Hi Everyone!

I was 39 when I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up and went to school. I got my ADN and now I'm working on my RN-BSN.  I'll decide after graduation if I want to go on to my MSN. 

i was 16... then i had my ADN at 19... now im 20 hoping i will get my RN license.... pray for me! :)