Not knowing your age, I don't know!

But I was 42 when I graduated from nursing school, and in other discussions here I have seen people who are in nursing school in their 40's, 50's and even 60's.

Hi!

45 and turning my application in on Monday for a nursing program here in Chicago which will start in August 2010!

Hi all! I'm 32 as well labronson, and am working to apply to an Accl-BSN program here in Los Angeles next Fall (I graduate with my BA in the Spring)...and given how many people are returning to nursing, just starting out, or pursuing advanced degrees in nursing I don't think there is any age that limits you in what you want to do.   For me the "age" conversation was just a little bit of fear (like, well, if everyone says I'm too old then I have an excuse not to go for it ;) ) mixed in with a healthy dose of "what will other people think of me?"  :)  I've ALWAYS wanted to be a nurse, just never 'fessed up to it ...to myself or others.  But once I decided this is what I'm going to do, it's given me a real forward-looking future.  I've started pushing myself in my final classes JUST to see how hard I can push myself, I've also signed up for 4 summer 6-week classes that will fulfill some final pre-reqs in the sciences (which is a lot, given how intense they are) because I know the accelerated program is going to require my full attention, going at a fast pace.  I've just decided that I'm a match for the mountain when it comes to pursuing my nursing degree and truthfully who cares what other people think...This is what I want to do and that's where I've always wanted to be.  So I'm just going, full steam ahead...totally excited, a little nervous for sure, and thanking God for the support of my boyfriend and friends (who think it's the best idea ever :) ).  I think you're going to do GREAT labronson, if this is what you really want to do.  And I think what's true of anything is that age, or aptitude, or degree-track, or class intensity, or any reason we give ourselves only ever  "matter" when we're doing something that, in our gut, we know we're doing for the wrong reasons, or we really don't want to be doing at all.   If it's what you want, go for it.  Also, I was recommended to start volunteering at a hospital - to get a feel for the profession as well as to start undersatnding where you'd like to work (departments & specialities) and the hospital environment.  I thought this was great advise when given to me, and it might be something to consider. Plus there is so much information (forums, blogs, Web site etc.) out there that you can find something that fits you perfectly in the field.  Good luck!!

In my nursing school class the top three graduating students were the three oldest! (42, 42, and 47)