I'm in my 50's and would like to go to nursing school - am I too old?

I'd like to get a two-year RN degree, then maybe go for a BSN.
Is there a website or other information/support available for older students interested in nursing?

Absolutely not, My mom wanted to be a nurse all her life, she worked clerical. She saved and saved. She entered nursing school in her 50s. It took alittle longer, but she prevailed. She worked as a rehabilitation nurse for 27 years, and still does PRN work occassionally. She has lived a greater rewarded life, both mentally, and financially. You can be a very productive asset to the ever needed skills of a nurse. You will run into students even teachers that feel your to old. You just ignore them and keep doing your best. You will make it and be much happier for accomplishing it.

I was inspired by my mom, and at age 37 went back to school and got a Bacholors Degree. My dad who had to drop out of high school to support his family when his dad died. Was inspired by my mom, and at age 68 went back to the Jr College and got his GED.

You never know the blessing you give by leading by example reguardless of what other people say, If say if you do not go, you do not know the impact of failure.

The world needs leaders, Be one!!!

And how old would you be if you DIDN'T go to nursing school? Report It

Actually, there is a shortage in the nursing field so it will be very easy to get a job. Yahoo reported today of a 95 year old woman who just graduated from college. Yes, you can do it at any age if you are motivated. Good luck. Report It

Many hospitals offer additional benefits like sign on bonuses of 1,000's of $$'s, vacations, relocation. And if you don't want to practice nursing in a hospital, there are many other choices such as a school nurse or teaching at a college. The list goes on & on. Report It

I just saw a news story on Yahoo saying that a 94-year-old woman just got a degree in Journalism (I think). I guess you're never too old to go to college! lol Report It

If you feel up to it, then you're not too old.

Its never too old to go back to school....go for it and good luck! =)

You are never too old didn't you hear, fifty is the new 30 so honey go to school and get that degree and good luck.

challenge yourself. you can do it.
try discovernursing.com

you should do anything you want to do u only live once you know!!! u can go to collage at any age !!!!!!!!!

Oh, heck no, you are not too old. You need to give general info as to what country you are in though.. It will make a big difference as to what school you can attend, degrees, etc.

Go for it!!

I'm glad to see you want to do this. I was a lab tech for many years before I enrolled in EMT school at age 33. I've been an EMT now for 3 years and I love it. I'm so glad I made the change. It's never too late. If you think you would enjoy it, by all means, go to nursing school. Medicine is a very rewarding career.

Maybe your brain is, to remember stuff, but your determination isn't. Go, if that's what you want. If people mock you, punch them in their face (don't get mad as you might have a heart attack).

I'd say you're never too old to go get your nursing degree - you may even find it easier now, since I'm assuming your kids are out on their own and you have time to dedicate to studying.

Any nursing school that you are considering should have all the info you need available on their website - financial aid info, applying as a "non-traditional" student, how to apply, what to expect, etc. Check out the schools in your area - if their websites don't have this information, think twice about the school. Note that the info may be in another part of the site, like Admissions or Financial Aid.

Best of luck to you and I hope everything works out.

no! if ur healthy and have enough money then go ahead! you're never too old to follow your dreams!

no. do it! if you go to a university, they usually have a reentry dept. in counseling. by the by, reentry is anyone over 25 who wants to go back or start college.

i think you should just do it.

my auntie is in her.. 60s? and she just passed her test in biotech, im not sure what to call it

but if she did it, i think you can too! =]

Everyone is positive and I don't mean to be negative, but is this just a whim or are you really into it? It is hard work. But it
is rewarding too. If you are physically and mentally healthy
enough then go for it. I Just don't want you to be disappointed if it doesn't work out. So you know yourself better than anyone else. If this is your dream, then get at it.

You are NOT too old, but I have a little experience with nurses & the saying is that they "Eat their young". Meaning that often times nurses who have been in the field for a while, try to make life SO hard for the new nurses that they quit. I have heard this can be worse for people entering the field at a higher age. But if you are aware of this, you can take it for what it really is...just a bunch of politics.