Am I too old to go back school to get my nursing degree?

My mother-in-law is in her fifties and goes to school

The people that say you are to old for school are idiots. And why do you care what an idiot thinks? Force

You are definitely not too old to go back and get a degree in nursing or anything else. I am 37 and I'm a full time student, I went back to get a degree in business. I have a 51 year old friend who is just entering nursing school in January and she is very excited. Nursing is a great profession and in high demand. Go for it!

First of all, no one is EVER too old to go back to school. There are schools out there are specifically for people over the age of 25 and/or working adults that aren't really the traditional right out of high school college student. Second, 32 is not even close to being old to begin with, let alone going back to school. Before you are 40 you will have a new degree and a new career. Even if you were 40 I would still say go for it ! Learning is a lifelong process and I would encourage no matter how old the person. My 68 year old aunt recently returned to school because she has wanted to all her life but just now has had the opportunity. Conmgratulations, and don't worry about what the others think. It is your life ! Good Luck !

32 isn't to old at all to go back to school and get your Degree...We are in a need of more good Nurses. There is a big shortage all over the Country. I think one man was like 82 when he went back and finished College.. So don't listen to others, do what you want to do... I say GOOOOOOOOO for it.....

My mother was in her early 40's when she got her nursing degree! You're never to old to go back to school!! I think if its something you want to do then go for it! Otherwise you may regret not doing it later. =)

Nonscence. I think even if you were 60 you would be able to go baqck to school and finish your studies. Good Luck!

I do not think you are too old to get your nursing degree. In my opinion, It is never to late to learn something and acquire new skills. I do not really see the harm in bettering ones self regardless of age.

I really don't think it matters what age you are if you want to go back to school. I say good for you and I hope you get your degree. I'm 38 and I would love to go back to school if I could only figure out what I want to take. lol

No you can go to school at any age as long s you want to lern do it. It is never to late

You are never too old to go back to school, I've heard of people gaining degrees in their 80s so 32 is quite young. My cousin is in her final year of nursing degree in the uk and is around your age, maybe a little older. SHe's found it hard work but was determined to get the results. As long as you are physically and mentally able to do what is required then you go for it, and good luck.

Dear succed No, you are never to old to go after a dream. Yo go girl!!!!! pdp5419

You are NEVER too old to go back to school. Learning is for a lifetime, whether your 9 or 109! I went back to school for nursing when I was 29, pregnant with my fourth child, and I just graduated this past August. Don't get me wrong, it was tough, but if I did it, anyone can do it!Good luck to you! I think you're making a great decision! This world needs more caring nurses!

I am 40. I started a nursing program the day after my fortieth birthday! I am not too old! I have half my life ahead of me, and I plan on making it great. My program is LPN. If all goes well, and so far it is, I will be done in August. Then at the end of August, I will school part time for RN in the evenings, while being LPN full time during the day. The only downside at MY school is : you can't work a full time day job AND attend the nursing program. But I work every weekend and through school breaks. So far so good! Good luck.

i don't think so everybody can learn or study how old he or she not problem thank you

you are never to old to go back to school or any thing else you fill like doing.(as long as it is legal)

I don't think that you are old to go back to school, in fact i'm 46 when i graduated nursing last april 2007, and just pass our local nursing board exam here in the philippines.

You should be proud of yourself because not all people have the drive to learn that you have. I know there are millions out there who would die to be in your place. For the few who think that you're too old, leave them be. They're the types who do not realize the importance of learning. People say that acquiring new knowledge is constant, a never-ending learning process. I'm glad you've kept that process alive in you. Goodluck...I know you'll get your nursing license very soon. =)

age doesn't matter, we all have the right to get educated. and as long as you seek knowledge go, age doesn't matter.

YES i agree with you it sounds like peer jealously to me you can never be too old to go back to school my mom is 52 and she jus went back to school and just finished to become a phamacy tech. so i dont think your too old and 32 is not even old girl... dont worrie about them pay them no mind and do ya thing ....