[cougarnurse]

Heck, I was the 'grandma' of my class, and hadn't hit 40....

[cougarnurse]

Originally Posted by wrmlpn

lol, read the original post! It's from 2004!

Your point is......?

[hppygr8ful]

Originally Posted by idykoffi

I think at 37 you are still more than capable to perform the duty and task of a Nurse. I also think that it plays as an advantage to whoever you'll be working for even the school that you'll choose to attend, as maturity definitely helps in this field.

I started my RN at 37 nad recieved my license at 39 and am currently working as an RN

[cougarnurse]

Originally Posted by hppygr8ful

I started my RN at 37 nad recieved my license at 39 and am currently working as an RN

Welcome, co-grandma!

[hppygr8ful]

Originally Posted by cougarnurse

Welcome, co-grandma!

not a grandma yet also had a baby at 39 - He's six now

lol

[cougarnurse]

Originally Posted by cougarnurse

Heck, I was the 'grandma' of my class, and hadn't hit 40....

Happy, I was referring to this....

[CheapScrubs]

I love to read stories like this! There are so many people who just accept their life and make excuses for not being happy. It is good to see someone recognize their goals and pursue them. Best of luck with your new career.

[dmm10310]

...37 is not too old to work on a nursing degree. I must be the great-great-great grandma of graduating nurses. After obtaining my nursing degree, I enhanced my nursing with a Ph.D in Naturology (natural and preventative health), and also became a personal trainer and sports nutrition counselor.

My motto is ...."Never Stop Learning - keep on going!"

I am going now for Holistic Nurse Certification and I am a member of the AHNA.

[lendytexas]

I'm not male, nor am I a nurse, so my apologies in advance for posting here when I don't belong. But this discussion interested me a great deal. I am 42 years old and am planning to become a nurse. I have a BA degree and have worked mainly in administrative jobs for the past 15 years. I've been struggling with feeling that maybe I'm "just too old". I still plan to try it out, though. At age 22, I didn't have the maturity and wisdom that I have now.

And btw, I also just had my first child, at age 42.