I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

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I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a RN, am I kidding myself? I only have a few general Ed courses taken and well I'm pretty much starting out from the bottom. I've taken breaks between schools and did not take it seriously from the beginning. I get discouraged because everyone tells me that the programs are wait listed and it takes like 4years to get 2 year degree. Anyone out there in my shoes?

The time will pass whether or not you're working toward your goal. You WILL turn 30!! Do you want to be a nurse at 30 or do you want to still be working on your pre reqs? That was the talk I had to have with myself a few years ago. I started school at 27 having never taken any college courses. I worked full time, enrolled in between 1-3 classes and just took it semester by semester, day by day. I can proudly say that I just graduated nursing school and take NCLEX in two weeks. Again, the time will pass anyways... do something with it!

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Wait lists, huh? You must be in California! I know, because I live there, too. I've seen wait lists just for LVN/LPN that were 5+ years!! 25 years old isn't old. Don't sequester yourself to just one area because you live close by. If you can move, look at schools in other areas, even out-of-state if you can. The out-of-state tuition may be more, but you'll make that back plus more the first year you're an RN and every other year than if you had waited on some list.

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You go for it girl! I am almost 24 and in the same boat :) We can do this!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, ICU.

I'm turning 25 next week and I'm headed on the path to be an RN you are not alone. I wish you the best of luck Hun

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you can start school at anytime as long as you feel like your ready,age should not be a factor. Nursing school can be a headache and fun at most point. am almost done with my pre-req before i apply to the nursing program and am 21 years old. you can do it just put your mind to it and commit to it 100% you will do just fine.

good luck to you :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

25???!!!?!?!?! Is this a trick question? I had 3 grandchildren when I got my RN 3 years ago. Grandchild number 4 is due this month and will not even be a year old when I get the BSN next year. I had to wait until my kids had enough distractions of their own so that they would leave me alone long enough for me to do me. It is all about strategy, my friend. Age has nothing to do with it. 25, she says......my baby is older than you are.:cheeky: But I was right outta high school when I got the LPN.....me and Ole Flo!!!:roflmao:

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I returned to college 2 years ago b/c I finally made up my mind that it was all or nothing and I had absolutely no choice but to pursue my nursing degree! I am 36 years old now and start the BSN program this Fall! I wish I would have started it years ago, but I know that I was not ready, nor was my family. My kids are older now (15 and 12) and that makes it easier b/c they can do many things for themselves! Looking at my transcripts, you can see the difference in maturity from when I was 17 and went off to college (I graduated from high school a year early) and now. I had A's, B's, and a few C's back in the day, but over the last 2 years, I have maintained a 4.0 GPA! You can do it if you remain focused! I agree w/ many of the other posters whom stated that you need to research all the different programs that are available to you. I was limited in choosing between the ADN (offered at 2 schools locally) and the BSN (offered at 1 school locally) because I do not have the luxury of moving due to my husband's job. I was fortunate to be accepted to the BSN program the 1st time I applied!

Stay focused and keep the faith! You WILL get there and it will be so worth it in the end!!

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25 is young! In my anatomy and physiology classes, I was actually one of the youngest at 23, so there are tons of people starting their healthcare careers later on. And yes it could take a long time, but just remember this: that time is going to pass anyways, so why not use it to work towards your goals?

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Better to get started now, than waste more time pondering about what age is to old to start nursing school.

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I went to a community college ADN program and the average age of the students in my class (we did a poll) was 33. There were people in my class who were going back to start a 2nd career and were close to retirement age, so I dont think its ever too late to go back to school. The average age of a RN is 47 I think, so dont be discouraged. I was 24 when I went back to school for nursing after I already earned a degree and I am glad I did. I also think when you go to apply for a job, you will be taken more seriously than a 21 year old kid fresh out of college because you will have more life and work experience.

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I was 32 when I got my licenses. Go for it!!!

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My oldest student was 63. She was awesome.

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