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Should I begin a NEW CAREER in nursing at the age of 50? I ask myself this question frequently. However, I have many concerns about whether or not I could keep up; would I have the stamina to cope, given the hectic enviroment of healtcare these days? Would I find support from peers or would they just see me a being too old to be a new nurse?
To some of you these questions may sound ridiculous, but to me they are legitimate concerns. I've tried to let go of this idea, but I still yearn for a career in nursing. I would like to hear from anyone who may be experiencing similar issues, or has actually begun a new nursing career this late in life.
Specializes in Hospice, Geriatric, Psych, Rehab. Has 10 years experience.
To some of you these questions may sound ridiculous, but to me they are legitimate concerns. I've tried to let go of this idea, but I still yearn for a career in nursing. I would like to hear from anyone who may be experiencing similar issues, or have actually begun a new nursing career this late in life.
I went back to school to get my RN at age 45. Don't regret any of it. My husband is about to start school and then go into nursing..he is 50.Your support will be family and your nursing peers. We do support each other as that is just what we do. If you want this then you can do it. I say never too old. I work with a nurse that went back and got her degree at age 60!
Specializes in Emergency. Has 21 years experience.
I have folks over 50 in my class. Actually, I'm not all that far from the big 50 myself. You'll find that life experience pays great dividends as you start a career in nursing. You most likely already know how to manage interpersonal relationships, delegate, prioritize, study and manage your time. You know, those "transferable skills".
Specializes in ER, Occupational Health, Cardiology. Has 24 years experience.
If Nursing is what you want, go for it! That way, you won't have any regrets about 'the road not taken...,' plus you are likely to find a rewarding career.
I would suggest getting your LPN first. The commitment to school isn't as long, and you would have an idea much earlier on (due to the clinicals) if you are going to like nursing. Also, you will find out earlier, rather than a couple of years later, how scheduling and all of those things will fit into your life. You can always bridge into an RN program. MANY of us on this site have done that.
BTW, in my LPN class we had two students who were over 50. One was actually sixty, but was a 'social butterfly' who didn't allow herself time to study. Consequently, she flunked out. The other was 52 and did very well. After graduation she went to work in a GP's office. I saw her about 3 yrs later, and she was still in the office, and loved it.
If this is what you want to do, go and GET it!
I graduated Nursing School with my BSN at the age of 52. I now work on a very busy Med Surg/Onc floor. I am loving my new career and find that I am able to keep up with the best of them. It has been a very rewarding path I have walked. Although there were some very very trying and heartbreaking times, I endured getting through Nursing School. I have to say today, It was well worth it. If it is in you heart do it anyway.
Specializes in Cardiac Care. Has 10 years experience.
I don't think your question is at all silly or ridiculous.
I'll be 51 at graduation from my RN program. And as you can see from the other responses, there are lots of us.
Specializes in LTC/ rehab/ dialysis. Has 4 years experience.
ABSOLUTELY go for it!!! I graduated from LPN school at age 46. I've been an LPN for two and a half years now. I was not the oldest in my class by any means. I started out in LTC and have been at my present job as a dialysis nurse for a year. I still work LTC per diem occasionally. Best of luck to you in your endeavors!!!!!!
The greatest limitations that we face are the limitations that we place on ourselves. If you feel that you don't want to keep up with the pace of the hospital then you have many, many, options as a nurse for a more low key setting. The choice is yours. I went to LPN school at the age of 46. I am currently in RN school and I will be 52 on Thursday. I have mixed grey hair and I don't try to hide it although I would look much younger if I did. I don't care what others think so I am free to be whatever I want to be. Stop considering how your decision will look to other people and be who you are. If you don't make your dreams come true then who will? Go for it!!!
I don't think that is to old at all. If you want to be a nurse you should do what makes you happy. I do agree with the person that said that going for LPN first....then if you enjoy the work you can take RN classes while working as a LPN.
Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac. Has 28 years experience.
If you're confident, professional and have common sense your peers will accept you.
The physical stamina questions are a concern. How is your overall health? Your weight? Your back? Your feet? Some 50 year olds can run circles around a 30 year old, others can't. It's not worth your health.
Specializes in Hospice, Med/Surg, ICU, ER. Has 9 years experience.
The "grandmother" of my NS class was..... 62!!!!! No kidding!
Of course, she looks and acts like she is 45 or so, and she is now working full time on a VERY busy med/surg floor.
Don't let a little thing like chronological age slow you down!
I also asked the same thing so many times but then I realized this is what I want and no one can make it happen but me. I turned 45 this year and I'm approaching my junior year this coming fall. I will be 47 when I graduate (hopefully ). There are several people in my class in the age range of 40 to 50 so that gives me encouragement.
I am 51 and will graduate with my BSN in December of this year.
I really wondered if I would have the stamina to make it through 12 hour shifts. Now I think maturity actually helps with this. We know we have to go to bed early the night before, get adequate nutrition, wear good shoes, etc, and we do what we have to do to take care of ourselves.
I do recommend getting into the best physical shape you can before starting, but that really applies to young people, too.
There are plenty of "kids" in my class who have back and foot problems, also some that are always looking for a place to sit down, or a break. Sometimes I think I go too far in the other direction so that nobody will say, she's too old. But really, I never get the feeling that anyone is thinking that.
Just do it! The longer you wait, the older you'll be.
Specializes in ER/EHR Trainer. Has 6 years experience.
50 is the new 35! Go for it if that's what you want! I had just turned 40 when I returned to school, most of my classmates were over 35, the oldest 57 and a former vp and engineer of a famous car company. We are all working and doing well. My friend 57 is now >60-he works telemetry -he loves them-they love him and he is doing very well! Good luck no matter what you decide-just don't let a number be your deciding factor.
Specializes in Hospice, Rehab. Has 8 years experience.
Nah, don't do it.. I want to be the only one!!!!
I'm actually quite surprised at how many of us at age 50 (well one friend is in her 40s but looks 50:trout: ) are in nursing school.
I was doing an ED observation the other night and got several positive comments from patients and families that thought making this move at my age was an outstanding choice. It's nice to get a little recognition.
What's really and truly important is what's in your heart. I've been wanting to do this since I was 19 years old. Not following my heart hasn't been all that good for me; I can't say I've been outstanding in the world of computers and technology. Being a database geek doesn't satisfy the heart.
Being 50, I'm perhaps more worldly and I have more ways to connect to others. I've had more ... ahem ... medical procedures than a younger person, so I can speak with some authenticity. It's a built in conversation starter. I do have to keep explaining to the dementia patients that I'm a nurse, not a doctor, but I'm sure that's not a function of age.
My biggest negative about nursing school was that I could NOT go full time. Sorry, I couldn't find a way to sell the house and live in a refrigerator box. It dragged my grades down but I did make it.
The job is hard on the knees, and I have to use the high compression support hose to prevent edema in my legs.
On balance, I'm glad I've made this change, because I feel that I will have a comfortable rest of my life and I'll finally be doing something that satisfies my spirit daily.
go for it. I really don't believe its ever to late to do something you really want to do. my mom always liked nursing and shes 51 and I really believe if she wanted to go back, she should.
Your going to be 50 anyway, why not be doing something new and exciting? (I said doing SOMETHING there you guys...)
my aunt is 56 and just graduated!!!!! :balloons::balloons: and she was not even the oldest person in her class, i believe she said another lady was 61.
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