Am I "late"? 22 yrs old starting prereq Jan

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To start a little about myself:

I have regretedly wasted about 3 years at my community college (entered in 2013) completing an AA. I left highschool with no ambition, no identity, poor confidence and low self esteem, and no clue on what I wanted to do. My selected major was Mass comm with the intention to become a Public Relations Specialist . I then transferred to FIU but then decided to go back to Miami Dade community college for nursing (my dream is to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner).

That being said, I turned 22 this month and I am currently enrolled in these courses for the coming spring:

MAT 1033

CHM 1033 +Lab

DEP

HSC

(Later- BSC 2085+Lab, BSC 2086+Lab, and I think an optional MCB)

I know i cannot change the past but im embarrassed abut my situation. I assume that I should have already been done and working by now. If I decided to have started nursing from highschool, I don't think I would be in this current situtation. I still live with my parents and I am not working since I plan on attending full time.

Assuming things go well (get good gpa, pass hesi, get accepted)

I will be 23 years old when I'm able to start MDC's nursing program in 2018 spring.

Is this late? If so, what are some tips on finishing classes as early as possible?

You are not old at all, you are still very young. Many people start and complete there prerequisites at different ages, it's okay.

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I'm in the same boat as you but I'm 25. Plenty of people in my classes are doing this as a career change, and already have kids and prior obligations. I still live with my parents because the housing market is complete crap. Don't feel embarrassed and see this as a fresh start.

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Your still very young, life is not a compettion , go at your own pace. When you start the nursing program, you will find out that you will be probably one of the youngest in your program. The average age of people entering the nursing field is late twenties to early - mid thirties. Just work hard and focus on your education.

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I will be most likely 32-34 when I get into nursing school. I wish that I was your age! lol You are not too late. I was a stay at home mom for years and now I am ready to get my education and have a career. Everyone is different and at different stages in their lives. Don't underestimate us old ppl LOL

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I'm twenty-seven. People in my classes are around 17-22. When I tell them how old I am and how I have two kids they ask me why I'm in college when I'm almost in my 30's. Kids are so immature these days :/

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Specializes in Infusion.

I wish I was your age!! Lol!! I am almost 46, graduated LPN 4 years ago, now going back for RN.

Get it it done before marriage and kids. It's so much harder now.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

You're definitely not late. I started my prereqs at 25 and will have my ASN when I'm 28 if all goes well.

I'm twenty-seven. People in my classes are around 17-22. When I tell them how old I am and how I have two kids they ask me why I'm in college when I'm almost in my 30's. Kids are so immature these days :/

Everyone in my class is shocked to find out I'm 26 with a kid.... they all think I'm 19 :roflmao:

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Specializes in OMFS, Dentistry.

LOL......................... I am 39 going into my last semester. You are never too late!!! Wishing you all the best!!

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I am 36, and still working on my prereqs. I have taken a handful of classes that I don't even need because I had a different major when I started college. So, here I am... going on 37 (In May) and depending on if I split up two science classes or not, it will take me over a year until I can apply. You are SO YOUNG. Do not stress about that, you are way ahead of the game..I wish I had this figured out when I was your age. :)

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I haven't had any comments about being in college at my age..but other students are ALWAYS shocked when they find out Im 36, and have had 6 kids...my oldest is almost 21! They always guess me at being 25. :) Makes me feel good though!

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Specializes in MH, ED, ICU.

Oh, honey, lol. Nursing wasn't my first career. In fact, I just graduated with my BSN last year, and I'm in my 30s. Trust me, you'll be fine.

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There is absolutely NO reason to be ashamed.t's better late than never, I am 23 and on the same boat I made some stupid decisions before but It's helped me realized what I want for myself. I go to school part-time, i take 2 classes a semester due to working 2 jobs, there are times like i feel i will never get it done and by the time i do i will be "too old" but i look at my mother in law whom just graduated at 50 years old, and i realize that you're never too old and everything is possible! Kudos to you for going back to school and finishing up what you once began, we have our whole life ahead of us! wish you the best of luck xoxo

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