how old is too old

superreds

thinking of applying for nursing (mature) i am 46. am i too old?

JCDUB

No such thing as too old:)

If you are interested in doing the course then you will be judged on your merits alone, and age should not come into it.

So, if you're interested, go for it, you've got nothing to lose, and you're never too old for anything.

superreds

No such thing as too old

If you are interested in doing the course then you will be judged on your merits alone, and age should not come into it.

So, if you're interested, go for it, you've got nothing to lose, and you're never too old for anything.

thanks for the positive feed back

Blueprint

You're only too old when you are no longer physically capable of doing whatever it is you want to do!

Larianne

I know people in their 40's doing Medicine, Nursing, Physio and OT.

Make of that what you will.

Scienceless

superreds wrote: »

thinking of applying for nursing (mature) i am 46. am i too old?

No.

kevcos

GO FOR IT:) In four year times you could be responsible for saving someone's life!

hamsterboy

Thats not even old dude/dudette.
I went back as a mature student at 25, there were 3 people on the course over 55.
Go for it, even if you were 75, as long as the mind is workin, its easily done!

HB

breedie

Totally agree. You're never too old to do what makes you happy. Go for it!

anoda_username

When I was in College in Nuig there was a woman in my class with a passion for learning in her early 70s (looked a lot younger though) and she graduated! Go for it!

Chet T16

No idea what course but the oldest student starting in UCD this year was 83

46 isn't old nowadays no matter what you're talking about

Stuxnet

I'm 30 myself and over the last few months I knew I wanted to go to uni in sept, so i went to a few returning to edu workshops for mature students here in Ennis, the first night, they had a big document projected to the wall...struck a chord with me, and eased my apprehensions about going back.....

..It's never too late to be what you could of been....!

hope this helps

nix1

id say go for it, i wouldnt consider you old neway
and if your concern is that u might feel out of place or alot older than fellow students, i wouldnt worry. the course im on at the moment has a higher percentage of mature students, quite a few of them would be your age and alot older.

superreds

Thanks for all the positive replies,CAO sent off

jewell

Hi Superreds,

You are definately not too old, My application gone off to cao for mature nursing and I'm 41 with 3 kids.:)

betsyanne

thinking of applying for nursing (mature) i am 46. am i too old?

I totally agree with the other posters. You are definitely NOT too old to go back to school. Good luck with your nursing application. I hope you decide to do it.

dr gonzo

If nursing is anything like my course that would make you one of the younger mature students. Theres quite a large group of older students chipping away, becoming what they want to be.

Imagine if you said "nah, i am too old" it would be the biggest regret of your life.

adm

My mother did nursing. Never did any third level before and was about your age.
Best thing she ever did. She's a nurse now and I'm hugely proud of her.