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Is 34 too old to become a nurse?

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CareerChange24 · 06/06/2024 09:22

Is 34 too old to become a nurse by the time i qualify? And could people give me advice on how best I go about getting into nursing. Already have a degree but in a humanities subject, have A’s at GCSE in science, but no science A levels. Worked in an office but have had a caring role for an elderly parent they last few years and that’s now come to an end it’s given me the drive to want to do something completely different and nursing really appeals.

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NeverEnoughPants · 06/06/2024 09:28

Definitely not. I know someone older, going through the training now and loving it.

Say work starts at 18. That's 16 years ago. Retirement age is 67/68+ - that's twice as long.

Go for it!

HcbSS · 06/06/2024 09:24

Go for it OP! Provided you can support yourself through the training, it sounds brilliant.
You still have a good 30 years of work ahead of you!