So I'm in my first semester of my nursing pre-reqs at a local community college..and I love it. I love school, and I really enjoy learning everything and I actually find myself going ahead, because I just love doing the school work. I am 23 years old, soon to be 24..and I'm just thinking about my future, I've always thought about becoming a nurse practitioner, but now I'm thinking I missed the boat because I am already 23...
By the time I am done getting my RN it will be June 2014. I then want to start the road to become a practitioner..I'm just wondering if I am being a little ridiculous. I took 5 years off of school to work full time and pay bills, etc. (I have pretty much raised myself since 16..) Going to college until I could claim independent status in NYS was my only option, and here I am in my 1st semester..(of prereqs - pulling a 4.0 by the way! YAY!)
I want to know what everyone thinks..am I being a little farfetched, and I already to old to pursue this...
I too began taking my first pre-req courses. I felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea that I might be one of the older people (27) in class but I realized that I am investing in my future and education. Age really doesn't matter. I do enjoy being a part of this community and seeing I am not alone.
I am 28 years old and will be 29 in november with a 6 year old daughter. I am just at the beginning of waiting to get accepted into a school to begin prerequisite for nursing. Told myself "it's never too late to try and make a better life for me and my daughter. When you really want something nothing or no one can stop you :)
Before I started school I wondered if I was "too old," (I am now 35) and I was told I was going to get older with or without school, so why not go for it. But, in my classes, I really do not feel "old" and I am doing very well. I am actually happy to be in school since I am a little older (even though I do not consider myself old), and I now feel like the "young ones" have to compete with me and all I have to offer and not the other way around. If it is what you want, then go for it!
I'm 34 with kids and a whole bunch of school behind and ahead. Just started my BSN program and ill be 36 when I'm finished! I am not too old, so you are a baby compared to me.
Ahhh, youth! Too old???? Puh-lease!!! Not a chance....go for it!!!
I'm 42 and I'm returning to school after 18 years to finally pursue my dream. My goal is to become a P.A. after getting my RN. I'll be 47 when I'm done. I don't plan to retire until I'm 70, so that still gives me a good 23 years in the field. That's a long career.
You're never too old to pursue your dreams, don't ever forget that or let anyone make you feel that way
I am 24 and feeling just like you are. I feel like I have let so many years pass and have accomplished barely anything. Ill be well into my 30s by the time I reach my ultimate goal but I guess I'm gonna be well into my 30s one day with or without my degree so might as well.....right?
YAY!) 
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Hello all
I too began taking my first pre-req courses. I felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea that I might be one of the older people (27) in class but I realized that I am investing in my future and education. Age really doesn't matter. I do enjoy being a part of this community and seeing I am not alone.