Can I accomplish becoming an RN at 26?

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So I just went back to school to become a RN. I have a 2.78 GPA, and a 3.28 cumulative GPA. I am worried I won't make the requirements for the RN program. My counselor thinks I am a good candidate, I am worried I am not intelligent enough for the nursing program. I have a 95 in algebra an 89% in Stats, and 93 in med terminology. I have yet to take the ATI tease test. I would love to make nursing a lifelong commitment, but I do not have any degrees, or certificates. My counselor advised me to shoot for the RN program. I was close to finishing an associate in science when I went back. I am worried I will not make it into the program. I took a big risk taking coreqs Before acceptance into the program. I intend to start studying for the tease test this summer, but I have so far to go. So much to do, and achieve before I feel secure in this career. It's only going to get more difficult. I am committed to this, and I would love to become a RN, but I am worried I don't have an academic record worthy of the program. I have a very high drop rate from the past. I am a 26 year old male who would love to make a career out of nursing. Any advice on how to accomplish my goals?

So it looks like taking a CNA course was a good idea. I take my BNA course this fall along with math tutoring, anatomy, chemistry, and peer mentoring. Its going to be crazy so I may not be on here much when august rolls around. It appears the school I am interested in is going to require BNA certification for this falls application cycle. So I am going to go for its 20 tutoring/ volunteer work, and 18 credit hours, but on the bright side the teas test does not role around until October, so I will have time to study for it after the BNA course ends. My schedule is going to be CRAZY, but if I am going to succeed I am going to have to get used to it. Thanks everyone. The great thing about this development is if I can find a CNA job I will have two jobs over the summer tutoring, and CNA work. Another great thing will be the clinical experience it will bring me.

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