Am I Too Old To Become a Nurse?

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@KeepItRealRN 8 жыл бұрын

My answer to people who ask if they are too old is this. Whatever your age now, if you go to school you will be 2-4 years older when finished and have a degree. If you don't go to school, 2-4 years from now you will still be older but with no degree.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Keepit Real, RN That's a beautiful way of putting it in perspective and giving people the nudge they need to go back.

@gabgab6663 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing

@vikisha78 8 жыл бұрын

☝#this...needed to hear it

@BeautifullyRewritten 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome response! Exactly my thoughts when I went back!

@NikMoattarzadeh123 7 жыл бұрын

Keepit Real, RN so true bro

@trishrayburn3852 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 57 and am in nursing school.

@sonja4164 7 жыл бұрын

trish morris that's inspiring as hell!

@darlenepaul2934 6 жыл бұрын

trish morris I'm 58 and studying for my HESI.

@kattz9632 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 58. Want to go back.

@juanitaleal6844 5 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏wonderful congrats!!!

@Pagingnursejackie 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 47 and In my last year.....after working on Wall Street for 16 years. Best decision I've ever made!

@suzieshackles 7 жыл бұрын

Well done

@NikMoattarzadeh123 7 жыл бұрын

Jacrazz well done 👍

@stoicforall 7 жыл бұрын

Jacrazz Good Luck and more power to you

@smudgetool 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 57 and begin nursing school in three weeks.

@acrooktoacastle 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 20 and I just got accepted into my RN program and I'll finish by 22 but my mother was 33 when she went and now she's gotten her BSN at 40 and going to Nurse Practitioner school, anyone can do it. Age is nothing but a number!

@Lipstickfreak305 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats to you and your mom!

@falynangel6594 8 жыл бұрын

Right on. 48 and just finished an Accelerated BSN program, with ZERO experience! One of my clinical instructors 63 and getting phd. Lots of folks in 50's in the program. As was said....we get older..God willing and will either be doing something we want or not. Not related! Good stuff.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Falyn Angel That's wonderful! You're living the dream!

@tyrawaree8696 6 жыл бұрын

Falyn Angel .......im 48 and considered obtaining rn.... been a cna.... for 30 years

@mckenna8663 8 жыл бұрын

I AM a career changer. I AM the oldest student in my classes. I AM looked at and upon by others as the oddity (and some aren't all that nice about it!). BUT.... I AM more motivated than them (I made this decision, I WILL not only pass - but ACE these classes..because I HAVE to and I realize that others might see my age as something I have to prove myself beyond.)! I KNOW MYSELF better now (I KNOW what it takes to get that information to get in and STAY in my brain)! And I KNOW how to handle situations MUCH better (I've been out there and dealt with MANY different sorts. I know HOW to talk to professors and bosses, other students and colleagues, patients customers and those working under me. I won't MAKE the mistakes and have the terrible regrets that come with immaturity.) Am I too old? NO WAY!!!

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Mc Kenna Beautiful mindset to have.

@BeautifullyRewritten 7 жыл бұрын

Totally feel you Mc Kenna!! We got this!!

@kimberlymccalpine744 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I’ve just made the decision to go into nursing and for what it is I am older, I’m 42. It’s been 24 years since I been in a classroom. I passed the Teas Exam a week ago and just received notice of acceptance into nursing school a couple of days ago. As an older individual I believe it gives us an edge as we have more maturity, we are able to handle situations as they arise and we are focused more at limiting distractions. Good for you! 😊

@NurseJen_502 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see someone addressing this topic. It's so difficult to go back to school after being gone for many years! I'm a junior in a BSN program and the oldest student in my class (even though I'm only 33). When I did my pre-reqs at the local community college, that wasn't the case. There were 40- and 50-somethings in there getting their ADN. It's different at university though. I'm surrounded by pretty little sorority girls and kids who aren't even old enough to legally drink yet, and I'm a married woman with two kids and the stretch marks to prove it! I won't lie-it's been hard on my self-esteem. Also makes it difficult to study in groups with them because the mind set is so different, but I'm doing my best. I've done pretty well in the program so far and that's all that matters. I will be the first person in my family to earn a bachelor's degree :)

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+JT Squared Well I think that's absolutely wonderful and a big congratulations to you! I will be the first person in my family to earn a degree of any kind haha, so we're in the same boat! I probably should have mentioned in the video also how age actually is a beneficial factor. The maturity that comes with age is so incredibly valuable. It's that maturity that makes the transition into professionalism so much easier. A lot of really young kids are more concerned with partying and enjoying that time in their life and consequently, they struggle. So congratulations for getting in there and getting it done, being the first one to earn a Bachelor's, and pursuing a rewarding career for your family and kids. :D

@mckenna8663 8 жыл бұрын

+JT Squared - - I find that the younger folks are pretty wary about being in a study group with me or work on projects together. I KNOW that they think that they will have to pull the "old lady" along (and in my case - you could be my daughter - so I AM the old lady by some standards) . But I find a SMALL group that **I** have scoped out to be decent students AND pleasant - then I usually have to sell myself. I'm a former teacher with years of experience which translates to a LOT of study/group study tips and ideas (AND I have written tons of tests - so I have insight as to what others will test US on) ... PLUS, I'm a 4.0 student who WILL ace this class (It's a requirement I set for MYSELF). Now... can I study with YOU? - - If they aren't uppity, they say yes immediately!

@strawberryrhubarbpie 8 жыл бұрын

Oh man how did I miss this!! I'm 43 and thinking about nursing as my next career. You are awesome thank you!

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

Haha no problem! I'm glad you liked it! If you want it, go get it! You're not alone!

@michellewei7349 8 жыл бұрын

+Jennifer V OMG! I just turned 44 and i'm thinking very seriously about nursing. I like the idea of public health.

@beater82 7 жыл бұрын

Go for it! I'm 44, finished all my pre-reqs and just dropped off my application this fall's RN program.

@strawberryrhubarbpie 7 жыл бұрын

Paul Goodell awesome!

@kimsage7749 8 жыл бұрын

Brad I really appreciate this video. I am an older nursing student, the oldest in my class. I've been an LVN for 6 years and am now transitioning to ADN. I'll graduate in May right after I turn 50. The pressure is already being put on us to continue to BSN. It's a real struggle deciding how much further to go with my education based on my age.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Kim Sage I'm really glad that you enjoyed the video. And congratulations for going back and pursuing a great career. That's really admirable. Yea, it seems that healthcare is shifting toward having all Nurses obtain their BSN. I would definitely recommend to at least continue and finish your BSN. You can graduate from your ADN program and find a job and then from there, work while taking an accelerated RN-BSN program. And as I'm sure you know, depending on your employer, they will pay for you to go back. And it is also a good selling point for ADN Nurses to tell potential employers that they already have a plan to continue on and get their BSN. A lot of people with ADN's worry that they will have difficulty finding employment, but to tell them that you already are going to continue on and get that BSN turns out to be a good selling point for employers. Good luck and congratulations! May is right around the corner!

@TubeDeviant 7 жыл бұрын

Man, you have no idea how this video just gave my confidence the boost it needed and helped with the worries.. This old dog wanting to learn new tricks is almost 37.. Ever since I felt the "calling" to nursing school, I just felt I was too old and too late for this, with others being in their 20's..

@RNScrub 8 жыл бұрын

i've seen people in there 50's doing nursing, your never to old to do anything.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+RN Scrub That's right!

@jessicapape4401 7 жыл бұрын

Starting my career at 27, hoping to be done by the time I'm 30.

@jordansmom143 8 жыл бұрын

I'm 27. I went to college out of high school and quit because of life. I had a child. and not I'm going to be starting my program in spring. I've seen many people older than me at my school. don't let age hold u back.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+jordansmom143 Great testimony. Don't let age, or life's circumstances prevent you from ever going back. Struggle and pain is temporary, but the reward is everlasting!

@ayshiaarmani 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 27 and plan to start my degree next year at 28 but also feeling worried about age and if I have enough time to study for another 5 years and still have a life, kids, marriage etc.

@jonettekruk3156 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'm 47 and this is my second career and this video made me feel so much powerful going into Nursing School. I have been wanting to enter nursing school for 1 1/2 yrs and finally got accepted and have wondered about my age entering nursing school at this time, but I am determined and want it so bad and it actuality, I really enjoy going to school with younger students. They have taught me a lot and I have also done the same. It is amazing the bonds you can form when age isn't even considered. Have a great day and I love your videos.

@fnimat1 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really needed to see this video today. I was in nursing 14 years ago, life happened and I couldn't finish. Here I am, 45 and preparing to apply to an accelerated BSN program. I am so excited!! I was concerned about my age for a minute but I have decided that age is only a number. I can do whatever I want....when I want. I am going to be a great nurse.

@juanitaleal6844 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 46 my first bachelor degree is Chemistry I worked for 15 years...now studing to be a nurse!!!

@giveittogod286 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro I'm in my late 20s and felt exactly this way for a while thank u.

@tarakeen2849 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 42 and have been a LPN for 18 years.....I just started back this week. Before I left my job for school I had the pleasure of training a 52 year old woman who had no medical background but had just graduated RN school. What an inspiration for me!!! We can do it!

@tinaortiz9685 8 жыл бұрын

Like always given great advice from the heart. Age is just a number, is how you feel internally. Is never too late to go back to school to pursue the career one always want or to pursue any goal. I've known nurses that became a nurse after their 50's and also became ARNP after. Is all about how you feel and how much you love what you want. Circumstances in life may have have put a break in our life, that doesn't mean we have to stop. We need to follow our dreams and make them a reality. Personally, I'm in my mid 40's and is now that I can pursue my career and make it a reality. Probably will not stop there, I encourage anyone who reads this to go for it and make it a reality. Good luck to all! xoxo

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Tina Ortiz Amen sista! Good for you for going back to school and continuing to pursue the career that you want! "We need to follow our dreams and make them a reality." Amen.

@latishapratt32 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@hereinthebronx 7 жыл бұрын

Oh my! You are so positive and sincere,you even got me thinking about nursing school. And I'm 54 years old....lol. yea,I know that's old. But after stumbling across some of your informative videos,all I can say is God bless you bro....and of you guys and gals. Truly the unsung heroes.Keep on keeping on.

@kattz9632 6 жыл бұрын

hereinthebronx I'm a 58 year old LPN for 20 years. Always wanted to get RN. Always said I would by 50 but never did. I will.

@rebeccalucas8251 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Being a CNA is a good foundation , but is only a stepping stone. As the saying goes " when the student is ready , the teacher shall appear" I just recently realized I'm ready for the challenge . I look at it this way , since we as CNAs are asked by RNs to do things out of our job description anyways , we may as well go back to school and get the degree and get the pay for it.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Rebecca Lucas Haha, well if that's your motivation to go back and get it done, then more power to you! And I've never heard that quote before, but I like it!

@tanyalittle37 6 жыл бұрын

It gets greater, later!! I graduated from nursing school (43) and now I sooo glad that I followed my heart at 40!!!

@debmonea1381 7 жыл бұрын

loved this !! I agree age is just a number I wanted to be a nurse since I was 18 but life had other plans.... I'm now in my last year of my bachelor degree and I'm 55. Most of the other students are the age of my youngest child but I can honestly say I've never had a single issue and I am treated exactly as any other RN student it has absolutely nothing to do with the date on my birth certificate!!!!!

@krissy7342 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that! I’m 32..trying to build up the courage to go back, myself

@BeautifullyRewritten 7 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this Video, THUMBS UP!! I took the military route and went back to school a decade later and am currently in now. All I can say is, yes it is HARD retraining your mind back into the learning mode; however, a big HOWEVER, if you want it bad enough like Nurse Boss stated, then it is achievable. Struggling at the moment but am not defeated and will get this license Lord willing! Thank you for this video as always!

@mariekano9730 6 жыл бұрын

You're never too old to do what you want. One life to live man

@NurseNessaMaintaining 3 жыл бұрын

I have been a CNA on and off from 25 to now 35. Currently, I am in LPN school and will be done before I turn 36. The way I see it, I've been doing tons of other cool things along the way. These last 10, 15 years, years have Not been a waste ... I served in the military, I earned my Associate degree, I studied Health Coaching and got certified because it was something I just found to be interesting, I've had experiences in All sorts of healthcare settings, heck, I've been a cake decorator too for years exploring my creative side, I've had 3 kids along the way, been with my husband for several years, bought a home, got financially stable for the first time in my life - I've simply been living. There is no rule saying if you didn't start as a nurse at 20 that it's no use. Doing awesome cool things, being stuck in a rut, experiencing life ..that's never a waste. And now with my improved maturity levels and life experiences I personally find nursing school is not That hard compared to some of my younger peers. It's all about when the timing is right for You. Why cant you say you had a FEW awesome careers over a lifetime and done a few things you've always wanted to try. Maybe I'll be a nurse for 15 years and decide to go another route at 50. Why not!

@NurseBass 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE the mentality. Why not?! :D

@NurseNessaMaintaining 3 жыл бұрын

@@NurseBass Thank You!!! Growing up, my inability to stick to anything for an extended amount of time was looked upon as negative, but really, any idea that came to mind, I just shrugged and said, "Why not!?" I've recently integrated Many of Your insights about life / nursing into mine and it has had Epic effects for my mentality. I am all for you transitioning your videos to topics outside of nursing. You have a GIFT! Thank you so very much for sharing You.

@ShenaTribe 8 жыл бұрын

Im so glad I found this channel!!!!!

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+TheCrown I'm glad you found me as well! :) Thanks for joining the team!

@MsJordanRain 5 жыл бұрын

Average age of a Nurse is 46, we need older more life experienced healthcare professionals... The straight outta high school straight out of College 20 something year old looking for a big paycheck and zero interpersonal skills era needs to stop!

@kimanei5359 6 жыл бұрын

I'm 31 wife and mother of 5...I start nursing school on the 16th of this month :0)

@lindaann4617 6 жыл бұрын

NEVER too old!

@robertb7834 7 жыл бұрын

Love this video and all these comments and testimonies! I am 30 myself and got my bachelor degree in business because I thought that would land me the most jobs. But what I just realized (now that I am 30) is that I can't stand a routine corporate environment and that helping others heal is where my passion really is - what I feel like I was created to do. So I have been looking into nursing programs and will hopefully, and Lord willing, be an RN in a couple/few years!

@kayciegros1143 8 жыл бұрын

Very good video. I am only 20 and have been in school since pre school. I never even took a break after high school. But I completely believe it doesn't matter who you are, if you want it bad enough, you can do it. Great news, I got my acceptance packet today! I'm officially accepted to my program! :)

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Kaycie Chapman That's the name of the game: "If you want it bad enough, you can do it." And CONGRATULATIONS! That's super exciting! You're in for one wild ride, that's for sure! Haha. Congrats again :)

@kayciegros1143 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm sure I am. But I've wanting to be a nurse since I was 13. 7 years later, still going in that direction. So gosh darn it, I'd say I want it. Lol

@suzieshackles 7 жыл бұрын

I'm 33 years old (would be 34 in August) I want to study a two years post graduate course in Nursing. I would be 36 or 37 when I become a qualified Nurse.

@lorrainewilliams3621 6 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful!

@tricebx718 7 жыл бұрын

I will be 37 this month and enrolling in school this fall to take my prereqs..hope to get into nursing school next fall

@sherij86 8 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos to give me a boost...Im only 28...but life happened( marriage,kids, a house). I can apply, however my nerves get the best of me.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+sherij86 Well thank you, I'm glad the videos are helpful. And hey, life happens to everyone. All you gotta do is get back up on that horse. You just have to be willing to take a leap of faith in return for a wonderful opportunity at a very rewarding career. I wish you the best!

@twdjt6245 6 жыл бұрын

I hope you went for it. I am. I’m almost 27. One advantage (if you look at it my way) that you have is that you already got a bunch of big life steps out of the way.....marriage kids homeownership etc. In my case, I pissed away the last seven and a half years because of crippling depression, social anxiety, and morbid obesity.....in other words....did nothing but wallow in self pity for the last nearly decade......just now losing a lot of weight and getting back in control of my mental state and my life. Starting prerequisites in the fall hopefully. I’m hoping I can be done with nursing school by 30....but THEN I’ll have to be accomplishing all the things you did....while likely paying off student loan debt too....in my 30s..... that scares me a bit, but there are a few advantages I guess.....and it’s better than working minimum wage for the rest of my life and continuing to let my irrational fears conquer my life...so here I go....

@oluwadamilapeter 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@pattyphelps2188 8 жыл бұрын

Dr Bass best video yet!!! love it.

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Patty Lewis :D I'm glad you enjoyed Patty! Thank you.

@ilianelly26 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you love your videos I'm thinking of becoming a phlebotomist or a nurse☺️

@fivechances976 8 жыл бұрын

thank you thank you thank you!!

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Christina Chancellor You're very welcome!! :D

@marlisjacobi1483 7 жыл бұрын

finished my second degree in nursing bsn at 39

@gabgab6663 8 жыл бұрын

thank you

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Gab Gab You are very welcome!

@jedwin4491 7 жыл бұрын

how old are you nurse bass? in 25 and JUST NOW starting my prereqs ill be 30 when i finish i have two kids so thats why but i feel old and hopeless about that at times i wish i would have just started sooner i feel very regretful about starting so late at times i think about it everyday

@roze0169 6 жыл бұрын

j Edwin dont worry... Im same...Do it

@beckylangley4833 6 жыл бұрын

But how old is to old I've been a C.N.A since 1991 crap happened and I didn't to to go for nursing I'm 47 now if I'm lucky enough I'll get my BSN when im 51 ugh my brain is not all that anymore

@davidsmythe2223 5 жыл бұрын

I’m 48 On the tail end of prerequisites for nursing

@qgwueirbtbyo 6 жыл бұрын

how old are you Nurse Bass?

@schoolshow94 8 жыл бұрын

Yes it takes more time to get the info inside my head at my age

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+schoolshow94 Yea, that's one thing that slows some people down. But it can still be done.

@mckenna8663 8 жыл бұрын

+schoolshow94 I am an older student... I find that I sort of envy the younger students not because they are quicker or smarter (honey, many are not)... but what they DO have is less responsibility and life's distractions. THEN AGAIN.....like I at that age... most of them are wasting that advantage because they don't know any differently. they don't KNOW how good they have it to be in school WITHOUT the distractions and responsibilities of "adult life". ON THE OTHER HAND.... YOU are now learning more about organization, how to problem solve BEYOND the test questions to GET IT DONE!! Do they have the advantage...in some ways, yes. But MY (and your) advantages....make me the BETTER student, more MOTIVATED student, and thus...the more successful student than I ever WOULD have been. BEST WISHES!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

@schoolshow94 8 жыл бұрын

+Mc Kenna I agree with whole heartily

@ceeceebrownn 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 28 and I’m the lpn program now .. I wish I would went when I was 18 doe ..

@NurseBass 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. All you can do is the best with what you’ve got 👊🏽 & being thankful that you made the decision now and not another 10 years down the road ❤️

@jfresh2054 5 жыл бұрын

If you didn't get good grades, you can't get in. Especially for 4 year colleges. I suggest community colleges.

@maxmaxi1713 7 жыл бұрын

You are cute

@xaldin4life441 8 жыл бұрын

you are JUST 25??? dam you are young. You mentioned having a wife, so i assumed(as a male) you were around 28-35 lol,

@NurseBass 8 жыл бұрын

+Xaldin4life Lol yea. Only 25. I've been with my wife for 9 years though (married for 2), if that makes a difference :p

@samstrainstation2220 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos so encouraging I didn't know what I wanted to do after high school it wasn't till I had my son I realized I wanted to be a nurse when I had my daughter I had rude nurses when I had my son I had wonderful nurses I want to work in labor and delivery no woman should have to go through what I did when I had my daughter I want them to have a good experience like I did when I had my son I have two more years before I can start school I'll be in my 30s your videos are really encouraging thank you ☺❤

@solomonpinkhas9014 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing with me . I am 33 and just getting started with everything. I am only registered for CNA class but already excited and full of hope!!