I'm 23 and doing my pre-reqs...wondering...

[taraer1206]

Hello all! :)

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...

[St07fwd]

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.

[Tanisha_PCA]

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 :)

[Kimynurse]

I'm 43, I'm a LPN, starting a RN program un january. I'm going for my NP, I'll be much, much older then you.

Go for it, you have nothing, but time.

[Boxer Mama]

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!

[Julesmama28]

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.

[SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP]

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

[BrooklynNurse590]

Girl you still young lol I'm 22 and starting my pre reqs for nursing. Age has nothing to do with anything. If you want to pursue something go for it!

[Stephalump]

In my class of 40, almost everyone is 30+. You're a young in :)

[Lovanurse]

Just finished my DNP/FNP at 32! 30 is the new 20 ;-)

[gorjiss0415]

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?

[catebsn25]

how can someone in their 20's think they are too old for anything?? you're still a kid!

[pookyp, LPN]

I'm 29 and waiting on an acceptance letter. Sometimes I feel old too, but snap out of it. Lol